Description
This Chickpea Sweet Potato Grain Bowl is a wholesome and vibrant meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas seasoned with smoked paprika and cumin, served on a bed of your choice of cooked grains. Topped with fresh spinach or kale, creamy avocado slices, optional feta cheese, and drizzled with a tangy tahini-lemon dressing, this bowl is perfect for a nutritious and satisfying Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Grain Base
- 2 cups cooked grains (quinoa, farro, or brown rice)
Greens and Toppings
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Tahini Dressing
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin dressing)
Instructions
- Preheat and Roast: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). On a baking sheet, toss the diced sweet potato and drained chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Spread them out evenly and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through to ensure even cooking. The sweet potatoes should be tender and the chickpeas slightly crispy.
- Cook Grains: While the vegetables roast, cook your choice of grains—quinoa, farro, or brown rice—according to package instructions. Set cooked grains aside and keep warm until assembly.
- Prepare Tahini Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup or honey, and warm water until you achieve a smooth and pourable consistency. Adjust water quantity to get desired dressing thickness.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the cooked grains evenly into 2 to 3 serving bowls. Top each bowl with a handful of baby spinach or kale, roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, avocado slices, and crumbled feta cheese if using. Drizzle generously with the tahini dressing.
- Serve: Serve the bowls warm or at room temperature for a delicious and balanced meal.
Notes
- You can swap the grain base with couscous or wild rice to vary textures and flavors.
- To make this recipe vegan, omit the feta cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
