Sweet Potato Casserole

Here’s a delicious recipe for Sweet Potato Casserole, which combines the sweetness of sweet potatoes with savory roasted chickpeas and a flavorful garlic-herb sauce.

Sweet Potato Casserole

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potatoes

• 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 1/3 lb each)
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (or regular paprika)
• Pinch of sea salt

The Garlic Herb Sauce

• 1/4 cup hummus (or tahini)
• 1/2 medium lemon, juiced
• 3/4 to 1 teaspoon dried dill (or 2-3 teaspoons fresh)
• Water or almond milk (to thin the sauce)

For the Parsley-Tomato Salad

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Red onion (optional, diced)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a large baking sheet with foil.
2. Prepare Sweet Potatoes:

• Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes. Cut them in half lengthwise to speed up cooking time.
• Place them cut-side down on the baking sheet.

3. Prepare Chickpeas:

• In a bowl, toss the rinsed chickpeas with olive oil and spices (cumin, coriander, cinnamon, smoked paprika, and sea salt).
• Spread the chickpeas on the same baking sheet as the sweet potatoes.

4. Bake:

• Bake everything in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and the chickpeas are golden brown.

5. Make Garlic Herb Sauce:

• While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, mix together hummus (or tahini), lemon juice, dried dill, and enough water or almond milk to achieve a pourable consistency. Adjust seasonings to taste.

6. Prepare Parsley-Tomato Salad:

• In a separate bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, parsley, and lemon juice. Add diced red onion if desired.

7. Serve:

• Once baked, flip the sweet potatoes flesh-side up and gently smash down the insides.
• Top each potato with roasted chickpeas, drizzle with garlic herb sauce, and add a spoonful of parsley-tomato salad.
• Serve immediately and enjoy!

This dish is not only healthy but also customizable based on your preferences! Enjoy your Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes!