Autumn is my favorite season, by far. From the crisp weather to the beautiful foliage to the countless memories of fall activities that I have from my childhood, I love it all. Seasonal autumn produce and comforting recipes associated with it is another huge plus! Pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and winter squash (especially butternut) are some of my absolute favorite foods, so I am always sure to cook with them as much as possible during this time of year!
I was scrolling through my instagram feed the other day, and noticed that so many of the first images I shared were of squash, sweet potatoes, and the like since I started my account in the fall. A lot has changed since then (I had no idea how to take photos!), but my taste in autumn recipes certainly hasn’t!
The following is a recipe for one of the first food photos I posted on instagram (before I started this blog!). It is super simple to throw together, and is packed with nutrients such as beta carotene from the sweet potatoes, and protein from the chickpeas. With the heartiness of the sweet potatoes and the crunch from the roasted chickpeas, the textures (and flavors) in this recipe are extremely comforting on their own, or served over a nice portion of quinoa or rice. I hope you enjoy it!
Autumn Spice Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 lb. sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1/2 -1-inch cubes
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas may be from 1 (15 oz. can, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp melted coconut oil or avocado oil
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine sweet potatoes, chickpeas, oil, and spices in a large bowl and mix well. Pour and spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking, until the potatoes are lightly caramelized on the sides.
- Enjoy!
