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Sweet Potato, Chickpeas, Quinoa and Tahini Salad

This sweet potato, chickpeas and quinoa salad with tahini is loaded with protein and nutritious goodness. Roasted sweet potatoes and lemony garlic chickpeas offers so much flavour with the tahini dressing. Toss in some fresh of the greens and there you have it, an absolutely delicious wholesome salad.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 786.23

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium size sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme and oregano, each
  • 1/4 tsp salt and pepper, each
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 - 15 oz chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3 cups kale and/or spinach
  • 1/4 cup plant-based feta, crumbled
  • parsley and pepitas for garnishing

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • small skillet or fry pan
  • small sauce pot
  • colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400℉ or 200℃.
  2. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, add thyme, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss until the potatoes are coated. Bake for 20-25 minutes until soft and slightly crispy.
  3. In a small sauce pot, bring 1 cup of water or vegetable broth to a boil, add 1/2 cup quinoa and lower heat and cook with lid on until tender. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet or fry pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for a minute, long enough for the aroma to release. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, cumin and warm water. Cook for 10 minutes until the water evaporates. Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
  5. In a small bowl, add tahini, water and lemon juice. Whisk until well combined and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  6. Remove the kale leaves from the stem and make sure they are dry. In a small bowl, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the kale and massage with your hands until they start to soften. Arrange the kale on a dish with spinach, then add quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, parsley, pepitas and drizzle with the tahini dressing. Enjoy! Serve as a meal or side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 2gCalories: 786.23kcalCarbohydrates: 109.3gProtein: 27.63gFat: 28.99gSaturated Fat: 3.84gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8.29gMonounsaturated Fat: 14.92gCholesterol: 3.35mgSodium: 899.37mgPotassium: 1429.64mgFiber: 20.01gSugar: 11.09gVitamin A: 32119.25IUVitamin C: 21.3mgCalcium: 193.55mgIron: 7.06mg

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