Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Bowl with Chipotle Tahini
Description
This Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowl is a nourishing, flavour-packed meal featuring caramelized sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, and a smoky, creamy chipotle tahini sauce. It’s hearty, plant-based, and perfectly balanced—sweet, savoury, and slightly spicy in every bite. Ideal for meal prep or a healthy weeknight dinner.
Servings
Serves: 3–4 people
Ingredients
For the bowl:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & cubed) 🍠
- 1 can chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For base (optional):
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or greens
For Chipotle Tahini Sauce:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp chipotle paste or smoked chili powder 🌶️
- 2–4 tbsp warm water (to thin)
- Salt to taste
Toppings (optional):
- Avocado slices 🥑
- Fresh parsley or cilantro 🌿
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Set oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray. - Roast sweet potatoes & chickpeas:
Toss sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Spread evenly and roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. - Make chipotle tahini sauce:
In a bowl, whisk tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, chipotle, and salt.
Add warm water gradually until smooth and creamy. - Assemble bowl:
Add your base (rice, quinoa, or greens), then top with roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas. - Finish:
Drizzle generously with chipotle tahini sauce and add toppings.
Notes
- Roast chickpeas well for crispiness
- Adjust spice level to your taste
- Sauce thickens as it sits
Tips
- Add roasted veggies like broccoli or zucchini 🥦
- Use air fryer for extra crisp chickpeas 🔥
- Double the sauce—it’s that good!
Nutritional Info (Approx per serving)
- Calories: 380
- Protein: 12g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbs: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
Benefits
- High in fiber for digestion
- Plant-based protein from chickpeas
- Rich in vitamins A & C
- Keeps you full and energized
Q&A
Q: Can I make this vegan?
A: It already is! Just use maple syrup instead of honey.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes, store components separately for up to 4 days.
Q: Can I use canned sweet potatoes?
A: Fresh works best for roasting texture.
Q: Is it spicy?
A: Mild to medium—adjust chipotle to your taste.