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Chickpea Sweet Potato Boats

These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are filled with protein-rich chickpeas, savory marinara, and topped with fresh sprouts. Enjoy them for lunch, dinner, even breakfast, if desired! Bake and stuff then dig in!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 628 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, washed and pat dried
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 can (15 ounces) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • ½ cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup of sunflower sprouts

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Slice sweet potatoes in half and brush with oil. Place sweet potatoes facing upwards on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until insides are soft.
  3. Add chickpeas to a separate baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and paprika. Bake for 10 minutes or until started to turn golden.
  4. Remove sweet potatoes and chickpeas from oven. Spread the tops with marinara sauce. Add the sprouts and then chickpeas on top. Serve warm.

Notes

  • baking sheet
  • Use large sweet potatoes. ​The larger the sweet potatoes, the easier they will be to stuff and scoop the filling from. 
  • Adjust the bake time as needed. ​Larger potatoes will require a longer bake. The best way to test if your sweet potatoes are cooked through is to pierce the flesh with a fork. If the fork goes through easily, the potatoes are ready. If there is any resistance, they need a longer bake. 
  • For a more caramelized sweet potato, bake cut side down. Place the potato halves face side down on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. This allows the flesh of the potatoes to caramelize and become more sweet and flavorful.

Nutrition Information

Calories 628kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 110g (37%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 1593mg (66%) Potassium 1585mg (45%) Fiber 26g (104%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 32878IU (658%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 184mg (18%) Iron 14mg (78%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 628

% Daily Value*

Calories 628kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 110g 37%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 1593mg 66%
Potassium 1585mg 34%
Fiber 26g 104%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 32878IU 658%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 184mg 18%
Iron 14mg 78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.