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Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Garlic Chickpeas and Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe

Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Garlic Chickpeas and Blue Cheese Sauce Recipe
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This Slow Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Spicy Garlic Chickpeas and Blue Cheese Sauce is a flavorful, satisfying dish featuring perfectly caramelized sweet potatoes topped with zesty, spicy chickpeas and drizzled with a creamy, tangy blue cheese sauce. Ideal for a cozy dinner or entertaining, this recipe balances heat, sweetness, and richness in every bite.

Ingredients

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Sweet Potatoes

  • 2–3 medium firm sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Spicy Garlic Chickpeas

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Blue Cheese Sauce

  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Pinch of black pepper

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and halve the sweet potatoes lengthwise, then lightly score the flesh. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Roast for 35-40 minutes, or until tender and caramelized on the surface, allowing natural sweetness to develop and the texture to become perfect and soft.
  3. Prepare the Spicy Garlic Chickpeas: While sweet potatoes roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Stir in chickpeas, chili powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until chickpeas are warmed through and slightly crisp on edges.
  4. Make the Blue Cheese Sauce: In a small bowl, combine crumbled blue cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix well to create a creamy, tangy sauce. Adjust consistency with water or extra yogurt if needed.
  5. Assemble and Serve: Place roasted sweet potatoes on a serving dish, top generously with spicy garlic chickpeas, drizzle with blue cheese sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro.

Notes

  • Use evenly sized sweet potatoes to ensure uniform roasting.
  • Lightly scoring sweet potato flesh helps it cook faster and absorb flavors better.
  • Toast chickpeas well to add a delightful texture contrast with slight crispness.
  • Taste and balance the blue cheese sauce with lemon juice or yogurt to avoid overpowering heat.
  • Use fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro to brighten flavors and add color.

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Keywords: slow roasted sweet potatoes, spicy garlic chickpeas, blue cheese sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, vegetarian, gluten free, easy dinner, healthy recipe

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