Description
Loaded Roasted Sweet Potato with Hummus and Roasted Chickpeas is a nutritious and flavorful plant-based meal packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. This easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired recipe features caramelized sweet potatoes topped with creamy hummus, crispy spiced chickpeas, fresh red onion, parsley, and optional vegan feta cheese, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3–4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
Crispy Chickpeas
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
Toppings
- ½ cup hummus
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ⅓ cup vegan feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and cut the sweet potatoes lengthwise in half. Score each half in a rack pattern to help them cook evenly. Toss the sweet potato halves with olive oil and salt to coat. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes skin side up on a baking sheet. Roast them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until caramelized and tender on the edges.
- Season the Chickpeas: While the sweet potatoes roast, dry the chickpeas thoroughly to ensure crispiness. Toss them with olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Roast the Chickpeas: Spread the chickpeas on another baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through cooking to ensure even crisping.
- Assemble the Loaded Sweet Potatoes: Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, transfer them to a serving platter. Spread a generous dollop of hummus over each half. Sprinkle a bit more smoked paprika over the hummus, then pile on the crispy roasted chickpeas.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Top with thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and vegan feta cheese if using. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful, plant-based meal.
Notes
- Ensure chickpeas are fully dried before roasting to achieve maximum crispness.
- Try making your own hummus at home for a fresher flavor experience by blending chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
- For convenient meal prep, roast sweet potatoes and chickpeas ahead of time. Store separately and reheat before assembling.
- Customize the toppings with avocado, tomatoes, tahini drizzle, or chili flakes as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: loaded roasted sweet potato, roasted chickpeas, hummus, plant-based meal, vegan, Mediterranean recipe, healthy dinner, meal prep, sweet potato recipe
