Vegan BBQ Chickpea Sweet Potatoes (Print View)

Tender roasted sweet potatoes loaded with smoky BBQ chickpeas and finished with creamy avocado-lime sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Potatoes

01 - 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed

→ BBQ Chickpeas

02 - 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed (one 15-ounce can)
03 - 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (ensure vegan and gluten-free if needed)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Avocado-Lime Drizzle

08 - 1 ripe avocado
09 - Juice of 1 lime
10 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed for consistency)
11 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
12 - Salt, to taste

→ Toppings (optional)

13 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup vegan sour cream

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 40–45 minutes until fork-tender.
02 - In a skillet over medium heat, combine chickpeas, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir well and cook for 5–7 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, lime juice, water, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding extra water as needed for a pourable consistency.
04 - Once sweet potatoes are roasted, split each one open lengthwise. Fluff the flesh with a fork.
05 - Top each sweet potato with an even portion of BBQ chickpeas. Drizzle generously with avocado-lime sauce. Garnish with red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and vegan sour cream as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Its comfort food that somehow feels light and fresh at the same time
  • The creamy avocado sauce cuts through the rich BBQ like magic
02 -
  • Dont rush roasting the sweet potatoes or theyll be disappointingly firm
  • The avocado sauce thickens in the fridge so thin it right before serving
03 -
  • Extra chickpeas keep for days and are amazing on salads
  • Make a double batch of avocado sauce and use it on everything

Go Back