We're Just Yammin'

Hey All,

How was that Kale and Broccoli Salad? I know I loved it.

This week I tried something I've made before in a new fashion -because who doesn't like edible bowls? I'm a fan of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking, the fragrance of spices filling the kitchen tend to lead me to pick at my food before it's even plated (I JUST CAN'T HELP IT, OKAY?!) As someone who recently decided to no longer eat meat, its been part of my goal to be more creative with the things I've made, as well as it is initially to try new and healthy things. Chickpea is such a tasty alternative, while still getting great source of fiber, protein, and minerals. YUM. This recipe kind of reminds me of a Tikka Masala, though without the thick tomato and cream sauce.

Check out how I did it:

Ingredients

• 4 Sweet Potatoes
• 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes(drained)
• 3 Cups of Chickpeas (drained/rinsed)
• 2 Cups of Spinach (or half of frozen package defrosted/drained)
• 4 Cloves of Garlic (chopped)
• 1 Handful Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 Tsp Cinnamon
• 4 Tsp Cumin
• 4 Tbsp Hummus (any flavor)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F.
2. Wash then cut your sweet potatoes in half lengthwise, jab with a fork all around, and then place onto a baking sheet and in the oven for 50 minutes -skin side down.
3. Remove and let cool. Scoop out sweet potato to make a boat, leave as much in as you'd like but make enough room to allow the tikka masala to rest inside.
4. In a deep skillet or pan, heat EVOO and chopped garlic till golden, then add cumin & cinnamon.
5. Add chickpeas and mix to coat the garlic and spices. 
6. Add diced tomatoes and spinach, mix till spinach has wilted and all looks good.
7. Spoon tikka masala over your sweet potato boats. 
8. Mix hummus and 1 tbsp of water together for a dressing to drizzle over the top, though under the mixture would work quite well too!
9. Top with fresh chopped cilantro. 

There it is! Super easy, very healthy, and another recipe added to your repertoire. I hope you like it. Leave some feedback, let me know if there is anything you'd have done differently. As always, follow @whatroberteats for photos of the final product.

Lets Eat!

-Robert