Chickpea Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes (Printable Version)

Oven-baked sweet potatoes filled with savory chickpeas and spinach for a satisfying, plant-based main dish.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Main

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
02 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - Salt, to taste
08 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Add-ons

09 - Crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
10 - Red pepper flakes, for garnish
11 - Chopped parsley or cilantro, for garnish
12 - Sliced avocado, for topping

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) to begin preheating.
02 - Wash sweet potatoes thoroughly and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
03 - Roast the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes or until the flesh is tender when pierced with a fork.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the chickpeas and cumin, cooking for 2–3 minutes. Add spinach, cooking until just wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
05 - Once sweet potatoes are cooked and cool enough to handle, slice each lengthwise and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Spoon the chickpea and spinach mixture evenly over each sweet potato.
06 - Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven. Bake for an additional 5–10 minutes to heat through.
07 - Top with any desired optional add-ons such as crumbled feta, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, or sliced avocado. Serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Select sweet potatoes of similar size to ensure even roasting.
02 - For a creamier filling, lightly mash some of the chickpeas before adding to the sweet potatoes.
03 - The chickpea-spinach mixture can be prepared up to one day ahead and refrigerated.
04 - Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
05 - Customize seasoning to taste or introduce additional spices for variety.

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