2 September, 2021
Dr. Dave’s Favorite Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Bake
Dr. Dave’s Favorite Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Bake
Amazing spicy sweet potato and chickpea bake with lime tahini dressing that is vegetarian and gluten free! Its sure to be a hit with the whole fam!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 30 oz sweet potatoes scrubbed
- 15 oz can of chick peas rinsed, drained
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 red onion wedged
- 1/2 cup frozen peas blanched
- 1/3 cup fresh coriander leaves chopped
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp hulled tahini
- 1 lime rind finely grated, juiced
- 2 tsp water
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Use a sharp knife to prick all over potatoes. Place on a heatproof plate. Microwave on High for 4 minutes or until just tender. Halve potatoes. Combine chickpeas, 2 tsp oil, 1 tsp curry powder and 1/2 tsp cumin in a bowl. Season. Place potato and onion on a large baking tray. Drizzle with remaining oil. Sprinkle with remaining curry powder and cumin. Season. Add chickpeas. Roast for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, for the dressing, place all the ingredients in a jar. Season. Seal and shake to combine.
- Add peas to tray. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with coriander.