Marika Day’s Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

May 5, 2021

  • Cook: 1 hr

Ingredients

4 small-medium sweet potatoes

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

400g chickpeas, drained and rinsed (one tin)

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp paprika

2 cups kale, roughly chopped

Tahini Dressing

1/3 cup runny tahini

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp maple syrup

1/2 tsp garlic powder

2 tbsp water

Salt and pepper

Directions

1Preheat oven to 200°C. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place onto a baking tray.

2Roast in a preheated oven for 45 minutes - 1 hour or until cooked through.

3Meanwhile, make dressing by whisking all the dressing ingredients together until combined. Add as much water as required to thin out dressing.

4Heat a large pan with extra virgin olive oil and add chickpeas and spices. Toss for 3-5 minutes or until beginning to get crispy. Season with salt and pepper.

5Add chopped kale and cook for a further 2-3 minutes or until kale has wilted.

6Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and cut open. Stuff with chickpea mixture and drizzle with tahini dressing. Season with salt and pepper and lemon zest.

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