Spiced Chickpea and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potato

A hearty vegetarian main dish featuring a roasted sweet potato filled with a flavorful spiced chickpea and spinach sauté. This meal is nutritious, filling, and easy to prepare.

Main Dish Vegetarian
Easy 50 min 350 cal
Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. Prick the sweet potato several times with a fork and place it on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, or until tender. 3. While the potato roasts, heat olive oil in a skillet 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 leaves and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. 7. Once the sweet potato is cooked, slice it open lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork. 8. Spoon the chickpea and spinach mixture into the sweet potato. 9. Drizzle with a squeeze of lemon juice and a dollop of yogurt if using. 10. Serve warm.

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup fresh spinach leaves 1 small garlic clove, minced 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp smoked paprika 1 tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp plain yogurt (optional) Fresh lemon juice (a squeeze)

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