Description
This Smoky Sweet Potato and Chickpea Sheet Pan is an easy, healthy, and flavorful vegetarian dinner packed with protein, fiber, and smoky spices. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or plant-based eating, it’s a one-pan wonder with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for serving)
- Fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Optional additions: cauliflower florets, zucchini, carrots, tahini drizzle, or hummus
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Chop sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Pat chickpeas dry with paper towel.
- In a large bowl, toss all vegetables and chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until sweet potatoes are golden and chickpeas are crisp.
- Drizzle with lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving.
- Serve as-is or over grains, greens, or with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Make sure to pat chickpeas dry before roasting to ensure crispiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—spread ingredients in a single layer.
- Add cauliflower or other vegetables for extra variety and texture.
- Great for meal prep—store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Serve with tahini, avocado crema, or hummus for added creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sheet Pan
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Chickpea Sheet Pan, Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners, Vegan Dinner Recipes, Chickpea Recipes, Vegetarian Meal Prep