Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potato

A hearty and nutritious vegetarian main dish featuring roasted sweet potato stuffed with spiced chickpeas and sautéed spinach, perfect for a wholesome meal.

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pierce the sweet potato with a fork several times and place it on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes or until soft.
3. While the sweet potato roasts, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add chickpeas, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and squeeze in lemon juice.
7. When the sweet potato is done, slice it open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
8. Stuff with the chickpea and spinach mixture.
9. Top with a dollop of yogurt if desired and serve warm.