Sweet Potato with Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt Topping

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Roast the sweet potato with olive oil and salt in the oven.
  2. 2Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas.
  3. 3Dry the chickpeas very well and put them on a sheet tray with salt, pepper, and some crushed red pepper flakes.
  4. 4Roast the chickpeas at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes.
  5. 5Put the full-fat Greek yogurt in a small bowl.
  6. 6Microplane a whole garlic clove right into the bowl with the Greek yogurt.
  7. 7Add the zest and juice of a whole lemon to the bowl.
  8. 8Add a little salt and pepper to the bowl.
  9. 9Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the bowl.
  10. 10Mix all the ingredients in the bowl to make the topping.
  11. 11Cut the sweet potato open on a plate.
  12. 12Cross-hatch the sweet potato so it flattens out and the topping can get into all the nooks and crannies.
  13. 13Add the topping to the sweet potato.
  14. 14Add the crispy chickpeas all over the top.
  15. 15Chop some chives to add on top for a little oniony green fresh flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 Sweet potato
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • 1 Can of chickpeas
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • Chives

Equipment

Sheet trayOvenBowlMicroplaneKnifePlate

Tips

  • This meal is easy, yummy, and cheap. You can also add curry to the chickpeas to give them a spice.
  • This is an after-work dinner, not a fancy dinner. It's a perfect dinner.