Hot Honey Chickpea Sweet Potato Bowl has that sweet-and-spicy thing going on, but there’s plenty of fresh flavor here too.
The chickpeas and sweet potatoes roast with smoky seasonings, then the hot honey gives the bowl its kick. A cool lime yogurt sauce keeps the heat from taking over.
There’s a nice mix of warm and cold ingredients, which makes this feel more interesting than a basic grain bowl. Quinoa makes it filling, and the romaine, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cilantro keep everything fresh.
It’s also easy to adjust the heat. Use less cayenne for a gentler version, or bump up the hot sauce when a little more fire sounds good.
For meal prep, keep the lettuce, avocado, sauces, and roasted ingredients separate until serving.
Why You’ll Love This Hot Honey Chickpea Sweet Potato Bowl
Sweet Heat Without Going Overboard
The honey brings sweetness first, followed by the hot sauce and cayenne. The lime yogurt sauce cools things down, so the bowl still has plenty of flavor without being all about the heat.
A Hearty Meatless Bowl
Chickpeas and quinoa give this bowl some staying power. Add roasted sweet potatoes and avocado, and it makes a satisfying lunch or dinner without meat.
Plenty of Contrast
There are roasted ingredients, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and two completely different sauces. Every forkful can be a little different.
Easy to Prep in Parts
The roasted chickpeas and sweet potatoes can be made ahead, and the sauces can be mixed in advance. Keep everything separated until serving so the fresh ingredients stay fresh.
Ingredient Substitutions
Brown Rice for Quinoa
Cooked brown rice can replace the quinoa in the same amount. It gives the bowls a slightly different texture but still works well with the roasted chickpeas and hot honey.
Baby Spinach for Romaine
Baby spinach works if romaine isn’t available. Use it raw just as you would the lettuce.
Red Bell Pepper for Tomatoes
Chopped red bell pepper is a good option when tomatoes aren’t wanted. It keeps some fresh crunch and color in the bowl.
Lemon for Lime
Fresh lemon juice can replace the lime juice in the yogurt sauce. The flavor will be slightly different but still bright and tangy.
Maple Syrup for Honey
Pure maple syrup can be used in place of honey. It won’t have quite the same flavor, but it works well with the hot sauce and roasted sweet potatoes.
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Hot Honey Chickpea Sweet Potato Bowl
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Equipment
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Chickpeas:
- 2 cans (15-ounce each) chickpeas drained, rinsed, and patted dry
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For The Bowls:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium avocado diced
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Lime Yogurt Sauce:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl with 2 teaspoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the sweet potatoes until evenly coated, then spread them over one side of the prepared baking sheet.
- Place the chickpeas in the mixing bowl with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Toss the chickpeas until evenly coated, then spread them over the other side of the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and lightly browned and the chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- Whisk the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until blended.
- Drizzle half of the hot honey mixture over the roasted chickpeas and gently toss to coat.
- Whisk the Greek yogurt, lime juice, water, garlic powder, and salt in a separate small bowl until smooth.
- Divide the romaine lettuce and quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with roasted sweet potatoes, hot honey chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and red onion.
- Drizzle the remaining hot honey and lime yogurt sauce over each bowl. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Dry the chickpeas well – Removing as much moisture as possible helps them roast instead of steam. Give everything some room – Spread the chickpeas and sweet potatoes into fairly even layers so they brown more evenly. Adjust the heat – Reduce or leave out the cayenne for a milder hot honey sauce. Add a little more hot sauce if stronger heat is preferred. Keep meal prep components separate – Store the lettuce, avocado, sauces, quinoa, and roasted ingredients separately for the best results.Storing and Reheating
Refrigerator – Store the roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, quinoa, vegetables, and sauces in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Cut the avocado closer to serving when possible. Microwave – Reheat the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and quinoa until warm. Add the lettuce, fresh toppings, avocado, and sauces afterward. Oven – Reheat the sweet potatoes and chickpeas on a baking sheet at 375°F until warmed through. This helps the chickpeas retain more of their roasted texture.Nutrition
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