Name: Chickpea and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: ¼ cup Greek yogurt (or more tahini for vegan); ½ tsp chili flakes (optional); 1 red onion, diced; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 tsp ground cumin; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp tahini; 4 medium sweet potatoes; 4 tbsp warm water (for sauce); 5 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed); Fresh parsley or cilantro; Juice of 1 lemon; Salt & pepper

Baked sweet potatoes overflowing with cumin-spiced chickpeas, garlicky spinach, and a dollop of Greek yogurt-tahini sauce. A vegan, high-fiber, high-protein meal that supports fat loss, stabilizes blood sugar, and keeps abs visible.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This is the ultimate abs-friendly comfort food: slow-digesting carbs from sweet potato, 20g+ plant protein from chickpeas, and tons of filling fiber that keeps you satisfied for hours without bloating. It’s naturally vegan (or easily topped with Greek yogurt for extra protein), budget-friendly, and tastes like a cozy restaurant dish while being under 400 calories. Perfect for meal prep, post-workout recovery, or cozy nights when you want to eat for a lean physique without feeling deprived—this is the recipe you’ll make every week and never get tired of!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Poke sweet potatoes and microwave 8–10 min if you’re short on time.
Roast chickpeas extra crispy—pat dry and don’t crowd the pan.
Massage spinach with a pinch of salt—wilts faster and tastes better.
Make the tahini sauce thinner with water—drizzles beautifully.
Save the chickpea liquid (aquafaba) for vegan mayo later.
Double the spices—flavor is free calories!
Top with chili crunch for metabolism boost.

Yield: 4 Servings

Chickpea and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Crispy chickpea-spinach stuffed sweet potatoes—high-protein vegan abs meal!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

¼ cup Greek yogurt (or more tahini for vegan)
½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
1 red onion, diced
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 tsp ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp tahini
4 medium sweet potatoes
4 tbsp warm water (for sauce)
5 cups fresh spinach (or 10 oz frozen, thawed)
Fresh parsley or cilantro
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven: 425°F—your cozy abs dinner starts now!
Prep potatoes: Poke holes, rub with oil + salt—place on baking sheet.
Roast potatoes: 45–60 min until fork-tender (or microwave 8–10 min).
Crisp chickpeas: Toss drained chickpeas with cumin, paprika, salt—roast 20–25 min until crispy.
Sauté base: Same pan, cook onion + garlic until soft.
Wilt spinach: Add spinach + pinch salt—cook until just wilted.
Combine filling: Mix in crispy chickpeas—taste and adjust spices!
Make sauce: Whisk tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, warm water—silky drizzle.
Stuff generously: Split open hot potatoes, fluff insides, pile high with filling.
Finish strong: Drizzle sauce, sprinkle herbs—dig in while hot!

Notes

Preheat oven: 425°F—your cozy abs dinner starts now!
Prep potatoes: Poke holes, rub with oil + salt—place on baking sheet.
Roast potatoes: 45–60 min until fork-tender (or microwave 8–10 min).
Crisp chickpeas: Toss drained chickpeas with cumin, paprika, salt—roast 20–25 min until crispy.
Sauté base: Same pan, cook onion + garlic until soft.
Wilt spinach: Add spinach + pinch salt—cook until just wilted.
Combine filling: Mix in crispy chickpeas—taste and adjust spices!
Make sauce: Whisk tahini, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, warm water—silky drizzle.
Stuff generously: Split open hot potatoes, fluff insides, pile high with filling.
Finish strong: Drizzle sauce, sprinkle herbs—dig in while hot!

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 367Total Fat 8gSaturated Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 1mgSodium 260mgCarbohydrates 62gFiber 15gSugar 8gProtein 19g

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