Hearty Plant-Based Meal
Spelt and Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a wholesome, filling dish. Sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness, while spelt and chickpeas add protein, fibre, and texture. This recipe is quick, balanced, and colourful — perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Why You’ll Love It
The combination of nutty spelt, soft chickpeas, and roasted sweet potato is satisfying yet light. It’s naturally vegetarian, easy to prepare, and can be adapted with herbs and spices. Each bite delivers creamy, earthy, and subtly sweet flavours, making it both comforting and healthy.
Spelt & Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Description
Roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with spelt, chickpeas, and herbs for a nutritious, hearty meal. Easy to prepare, high in protein and fibre, and perfect for plant-based dinners.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
For the Filling
Instructions
Roast sweet potatoes.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Rub sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast 30–35 minutes until tender.
Prepare filling.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add chickpeas, spelt, cumin, and paprika. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using. Stir in parsley.
Stuff potatoes.
- Slice roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise and gently mash inside. Spoon filling evenly into each potato.
Serve warm.
- Optionally garnish with extra parsley or a dollop of yoghurt or tahini sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 410kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 11g17%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
- Sodium 220mg10%
- Potassium 950mg28%
- Total Carbohydrate 68g23%
- Dietary Fiber 13g52%
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 14g29%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Additional Notes
- Sweet potatoes can be roasted a day ahead. Reheat before stuffing.
- Adjust spices to taste — add chilli flakes for extra heat.
- Serve with a green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Optional Substitutions & Variations
- Swap spelt for quinoa, barley, or rice.
- Replace parsley with coriander for a fresh twist.
- Add roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavour.
- Top with vegan feta or cashew cream for richness.
