Description
Chickpea & Sweet Potato Grain Bowls are a nourishing and vibrant meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and grains, topped with a creamy dressing — a perfect combination of savory, sweet, and healthy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked quinoa, farro, or brown rice
- 1/2 cup baby spinach, fresh or sautéed
- 1/4 cup red cabbage, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Spread on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toss chickpeas with turmeric, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and salt. After 20 minutes, add chickpeas to the same baking sheet and continue roasting for another 15–20 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
- While the vegetables are roasting, prepare your grain of choice (quinoa, farro, or brown rice) as directed on the package.
- For the dressing, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Add water to thin if necessary.
- To assemble the bowls: Start with a base of cooked grain, then layer roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and red cabbage (if using).
- Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
- Feel free to swap the tahini dressing for a yogurt-based sauce for a different flavor profile.
- Top with your favorite extras such as avocado, pickled onions, or fresh herbs.
- This bowl is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea grain bowl, sweet potato bowl, healthy vegan bowl, tahini dressing, quinoa bowl