Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes
Indulge in the savory delight of Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes, featuring creamy baked sweet potatoes, spiced chickpeas, and a zesty tahini-dill sauce. Topped with a refreshing garden medley, this wholesome dish offers a perfect blend of textures and flavors for a satisfying plant based meal.
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Servings: 4
INGREDIENTS
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 Sweet Potatoes
- Drizzle Olive Oil
Chickpeas
- 1 Can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) (15 oz)
- Drizzle Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- ½ tsp Paprika
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Pepper
Tahini-Dill Sauce
- ½ Cup Tahini
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Dried Dill
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 2 to 4 tbsp Almond Milk (or preferred non-diary milk) (as needed)
Garden Topping
- 1 large Cucumber
- Handful Cherry Tomatoes
- Handful Fresh Spinach
- Splash Lemon Juice
- Dash Salt & Pepper (to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
Prepare Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Scrub the sweet potatoes and cut them in half lengthwise. Drizzle the cut sides with a little olive oil, then place cut side down on a baking sheet.4 Sweet Potatoes, Drizzle Olive Oil
- Roast for about 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are creamy and a fork easily pierces the skin. Cook time will vary depending on size, so begin checking for doneness around 20 minutes.
Prepare Chickpeas
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.1 Can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) (15 oz)
- Drizzle with a little olive oil and add the spices.Drizzle Olive Oil, ½ tsp Ground Cumin, ½ tsp Garlic Powder, ½ tsp Cinnamon, ½ tsp Paprika
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste, then mix until evenly coated.¼ tsp Salt, ¼ tsp Pepper
- Roast for about 20–25 minutes, or air fry at 400° for about 10 minutes. Extend the cook time slightly if you prefer a crispier texture.
Prepare Tahini-Dill Sauce
- Mix all sauce ingredients together.½ Cup Tahini, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, 2 tsp Dried Dill, ½ tsp Garlic Powder, ¼ tsp Salt
- Thin the mixture to your desired consistency by adding a small amounts of non-dairy milk or water as needed.2 to 4 tbsp Almond Milk (or preferred non-diary milk)
- Taste and adjust seasoning according to your preferences.
Prepare Garden Topping
- This is simply a guide for a tasty topping - feel free to adjust based on what you like or have on hand.
- Peel and dice the cucumber.1 large Cucumber
- Halve the tomatoes.Handful Cherry Tomatoes
- Shred the spinach.Handful Fresh Spinach
- Combine together with a drizzle of lemon juice and a few sprinkles of salt.Splash Lemon Juice, Dash Salt & Pepper
To Serve:
- Mash the sweet potato inside the shell, or remove it from the skin if preferred.
- Add the chickpea mixture and the Tahini-Dill Sauce.
- Top with the Garden Topping.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.