Loaded Sweet Potatoes

These Loaded Sweet Potatoes are hearty, healthy, and absolutely delicious — the kind of meal that feels indulgent but is packed with plant-based nutrients. With crispy roasted chickpeas, sautéed greens, and a creamy tahini or sour cream finish, they strike the perfect balance of texture and flavour.

This recipe by Live Love Nourish, brought to life with fresh, spray-free ingredients from Spray-Free Farmacy, is your go-to for a satisfying vegetarian dinner that’s as beautiful as it is nourishing. 

🍠 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Whole food ingredients: Packed with fibre, plant protein, and greens
  
• Naturally gluten free and vegetarian
  
• Easy to make & meal-prep friendly
  
• Flexible toppings for different tastes
  
• Delicious with a DIY tahini dressing or sour cream

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 4 sweet potatoes
  
• 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed and well dried
  
• 1 small broccoli (or broccolini)
  
• 100g baby spinach
  
• Sour cream
  

Pantry staples (not included in recipe kit):

• Olive oil
  
• 2 tsp ground cumin
  
• 1 tsp ground paprika
  
• Tahini dressing: tahini, garlic, lemon juice, splash of water
  
• Walnuts, toasted and chopped (optional)
  
• Fresh parsley (optional)

🍽 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 170°C.
   
2. Cut sweet potatoes in half lengthways and brush generously with olive oil.
   
3. Place face down on lined baking tray and bake in oven for 35–40 minutes until tender and caramelised. Larger potatoes may need longer.
   
4. Generously drizzle chickpeas with olive oil and season with combined cumin, paprika and salt. Bake in oven for 15–20 minutes or until golden.
   
5. Meanwhile, steam, blanch or roast broccoli and sauté baby spinach.
   
6. Turn sweet potatoes flesh-side up and season with salt. Use a fork to slightly indent. Load with broccoli, baby spinach, chickpeas and a dollop of sour cream.
   
7. Garnish with walnuts, parsley and/or tahini dressing. 

💡 Optional Add-Ons & Tips

• Dairy-free? Use coconut yoghurt or plant-based sour cream
  
• Want crunch? Don’t skip the toasted walnuts
  
• Make it a meal prep hero: Everything reheats well for lunches
  
• Add protein: Top with a poached egg or serve alongside lentils 

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