My Mother-in-Law’s Incredible Sweet Potato Recipe! 🍠 

Welcome back to the Cooking Channel! Today, I’m excited to share a unique and delicious sweet potato recipe that my mother-in-law taught me. This dish is sure to impress with its perfect blend of flavors and textures. Let’s get started on this simple and healthy recipe! 

Ingredients: 

• 2 medium-size sweet potatoes (10.6 oz | 300g) 
• 4 oz | 120g cooked chickpeas 
• 1/2 cup (80g or 4 oz) of walnuts 
• 2 oz | 50g | 1/3 cup dairy-free feta cheese 
• Wild rocket or mixed salad 
• 4 dates, chopped 
• Zest of 1 lemon 

Spices: 

• 1 tsp sweet paprika 
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder 
• Black pepper, to taste 
• Salt, to taste 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat the Oven: 

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 

2. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: 

• Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes thoroughly. Use a fork to make several small holes in them. 
• Set the sweet potatoes on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. 
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork. 

3. Prepare the Chickpeas and Walnuts: 

• While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast them lightly for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until fragrant. Remove from heat and roughly chop the walnuts. 
• In the same skillet, add the cooked chickpeas and warm them for a few minutes. Sprinkle with sweet paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside. 

4. Prepare the Filling: 

• Once the sweet potatoes are baked and slightly cooled, cut them in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out some of the flesh from each half, creating a small well in the center. 
• In a mixing bowl, combine the scooped sweet potato flesh, spiced chickpeas, chopped walnuts, chopped dates, and lemon zest. Mix well. 

5. Assemble the Dish: 

• Fill each sweet potato half with the chickpea and walnut mixture. 
• Top with crumbled dairy-free feta cheese and place the filled sweet potatoes back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes, until everything is heated through and the cheese is slightly melted. 

6. Serve: 

• Arrange the filled sweet potatoes on a serving platter. Garnish with a handful of wild rocket or mixed salad around the sweet potatoes. 

Conclusion: 

This amazing sweet potato recipe is simple to prepare and loaded with healthy ingredients and delicious flavors. With sweet potatoes, chickpeas, walnuts, dates, and dairy-free feta, it offers a wonderful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy. Savor this delightful dish as either a main course or a side dish. Enjoy your cooking and bon appétit!