Description
This Crispy Chickpea & Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl with Whipped Feta and Hot Honey is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines a variety of textures and flavors in one delicious bowl. Roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas are seasoned with a blend of spices, then paired with quinoa, fresh vegetables, creamy whipped feta, and a drizzle of spicy-sweet hot honey.
Ingredients
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For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
For the Bowl:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
For the Whipped Feta:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Hot Honey:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Toss sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until crispy and golden.
- In a bowl, mix feta, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- In a small bowl, stir together honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and lemon juice to make hot honey.
- Assemble the bowl with quinoa or rice as the base. Top with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes.
- Add whipped feta and drizzle generously with hot honey.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Mixing, Assembling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
