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Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Broccoli Pesto

A quick and nutritious dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, drizzled with a vibrant broccoli pesto, perfect for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Vegan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Broccoli Pesto
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • ¼ cup walnuts (or any nuts you have lying around)
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for a vegan option)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cubed sweet potatoes and chickpeas with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  3. Spread them out on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and tender, stirring halfway through.
Make the Broccoli Pesto
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  3. In a food processor, combine the blanched broccoli, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pulse until finely chopped, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil while processing until desired consistency is reached.
Assemble Your Dish
  1. Mix the roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas with the broccoli pesto until well coated.
  2. Serve warm, optionally topped with additional nuts or a splash of lemon juice.

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep. Roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas can be stored in the fridge, and the pesto lasts several days. Customize with additional veggies if desired.