High Protein Baked Sweet Potato Cubes

Elevate your side dish game with these High Protein Baked Sweet Potato Cubes—a wholesome, flavor-packed recipe brimming with vibrant textures and bold spices! Perfectly roasted sweet potato cubes and crispy chickpeas come together with fluffy, protein-rich quinoa, creating a nutrient-dense combination that's as satisfying as it is nourishing. Seasoned with aromatic cumin, smoky paprika, and a hint of garlic powder, this dish offers a delightful balance of savory and sweet. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness, it's the ultimate plant-based recipe for a quick lunch, weeknight dinner, or meal prep favorite. Naturally gluten-free and loaded with fiber, protein, and essential nutrients, this one-pan recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it ideal for busy lifestyles without skimping on flavor or health benefits.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas and pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine sweet potato cubes and chickpeas. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until well-coated.

Step 5

Sprinkle cumin powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper over the sweet potato and chickpeas. Toss again to evenly distribute the spices.

Step 6

Spread the sweet potato and chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy, stirring halfway through the cooking time.

Step 8

While baking, rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water, and bring to a boil.

Step 9

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Step 10

Once the quinoa is cooked, remove it from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

Step 11

Mix the cooked quinoa with baked sweet potatoes and chickpeas.

Step 12

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1654.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1648.8

Total Fat 45.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3917.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 261.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 33.1g	0%
Total Sugars 34.5g
Protein 50.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 385.5mg	0%
Iron 15.0mg	0%
Potassium 1009.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 63.0%