Vegan BBQ Chickpea Sweet Potatoes
A delicious and healthy meal combining sweet potatoes and protein-packed chickpeas topped with zesty BBQ sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup of BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: green onions, avocado, or cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce them with a fork to allow steam to escape.
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes until slightly crispy.
- Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to coat the chickpeas evenly. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, remove them from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing them open.
- Spoon the BBQ chickpeas into each sweet potato and add your choice of toppings. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven, adding a splash of water to keep moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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