Chickpeas, canned, drained
(drained rinsed and patted dry)
2 tbsp
Coconut oil
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
2 medium potato
Sweet potato
(halved)
1 head
Broccoli, raw
(chopped)
1/2 medium
Red onion
(sliced and wedged)
2 cup
Kale
(larger stems removed)
1/4 tsp
Black pepper
(for chickpeas)
3/4 tsp
Chili powder
(for chickpeas)
1 tsp
Cumin
(for chickpeas)
3/4 tsp
Garlic powder
(for chickpeas)
1/4 tsp
Salt
(for chickpeas)
1/2 tsp
Oregano, dried
(for chickpeas, optional)
1/4 tsp
Turmeric, ground
(for chickpeas)
1/2 whole lemon(s)
Lemon juice
(for tahini sauce)
1 tbsp
Maple syrup
(for tahini sauce)
1/4 cup
Tahini
(for tahini sauce; can also substitute sesame oil or plain greek yogurt)
1/4 tsp
Salt
2 tbsp
Water
(hot water to thin, for tahini sauce)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Prepare sweet potato and onion as instructed
Arrange sweet potatoes and onions on a bare baking sheet
Drizzle both with a bit of oil, making sure the flesh of the sweet potatoes are well coated and placed skin side down on the sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven flip sweet potatoes and add broccoli
Drizzle broccoli with a bit of oil and season with a pinch each salt and pepper. Bake for another 8-10 minutes
Then remove from oven and add kale. Drizzle kale with a touch more oil and season with a pinch each salt and pepper. Bake for another 4-5 minutes then set aside
While the vegetables are roasting, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add chickpeas to a mixing bowl and toss with seasonings
Once the skillet is hot, add 1 Tbsp of oil and the chickpeas and sauté, stirring frequently. If they’re browning too quickly, turn down heat. If there isn’t much browning going on, increase heat. (I found 10 minutes total at slightly over medium heat was perfect)
Once the chickpeas are browned and fragrant, remove from heat and set aside
Prepare sauce by adding tahini, maple syrup and lemon juice to a mixing bowl and whisking to combine.
Add hot water until a pourable sauce is formed, and set aside.
To serve: Slice sweet potatoes into bite size pieces. Divide vegetables between 3 serving bowls and top with chickpeas + tahini sauce.
Notes:
Quick Tips:
Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep for a few days in the fridge To make this recipe animal-based: Simply swap chickpeas with pulled pork or chicken
Nutritional Highlights:
Chickpeas Are an excellent source of fibre, folic acid and manganese. As a good fibre source chickpeas can help lower cholesterol and improve blood sugar levels
Sweet Potato carry unique storage proteins that have antioxidant effects, along with vitamin C
Kale is an excellent dietary fibre and contains a significant amount of calcium
