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
- Dash Salt & Pepper (each, to taste)
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 potatoes and cut in half (lengthwise).4 Sweet Potatoes
- Drizzle the inner side with a bit of olive oil and place cut side down on a baking sheet.Drizzle Olive Oil
- Roast for approximately 30 minutes or until desired creamy texture. Cooking time may vary, so check with a fork starting at 20 minutes. Fork will easily pierce skin when cooked.
Prepare Chickpeas
- Drain and rinse chickpeas.1 Can Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas) (15 oz)
- Drizzle a little olive oil on chickpeas 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 and mix until combined.Dash Salt & Pepper
- Roast for approximately 20-25 minutes (or AirFry at 400° for 10 minutes). Extend cook time slightly for 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 the desired consistency by adding a small amount of non-dairy milk or water until the desired consistency is achieved.2 to 4 tbsp Almond Milk (or preferred non-diary milk)
- Taste and adjust spices according to your preferences.
Prepare Garden Topping
- Peel and dice cucumber.1 large Cucumber
- Halve tomatoes.Handful Cherry Tomatoes
- Shred 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 from the shell).
- Add the chickpea mixture and the Tahini-Dill Sauce.
- Top with the Garden Topping.
- Salt & pepper to taste.