Spring Roasted Sweet Potato & Asparagus with Crispy Onion Chickpeas & Whipped Avocado

DETAILS:

  • 15 prep-time
  • 30 minutes cook-time

DIETS & ALLERGENS

Gluten Free, Lacto-ovo-vegetarian, Pescatarian, Soy Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

For the veggies:

0.50 lb sweet potatoes

sliced into 2 inch “fries”

2 whole leeks

cleaned and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

divided

0.50 teaspoon dried oregano
0.50 teaspoon salt

plus more for asparagus

0.25 teaspoon pepper
1 bunch asparagus

cut into 2 inch pieces

For the chickpeas:

13 oz can chickpeas

rinsed and drained

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.50 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon onion granules

For the whipped avocado:

1 large avocado
0.25 cup sour cream
0.50 whole lemon

juiced

2 tablespoons basil or parsley
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper

For the salad:

2 tablespoons crushed pistachios
1 oz ricotta salata

(can substitute for feta or goat cheese)

1 cup arugula
0.50 tablespoon fresh mint
1 teaspoon honey

(optional)

Instructions

STEP

1

Preheat the oven to 425. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.

STEP

2

Add the sweet potato and leeks to a sheet pan, drizzle with 1 1/2 tbsp of the olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Place in the oven for 15 minutes.

STEP

3

While the sweet potatoes roast, prep the chickpeas. Add the chickpeas to a bowl with the olive oil, salt, pepper and onion granules. Toss to combine. Place on a sheet pan, spread out and roast for 15-18 minutes, until browned.

STEP

4

Remove the sweet potatoes and leeks from the oven, add the asparagus and remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil plus a pinch of salt. Gently toss and place back in the oven for another 15-17 minutes until veggies are fully cooked.

STEP

5

While the veggies roast, make the whipped avocado. Add the avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper to a blender or food processor. Process until smooth. Set aside.

STEP

6

Spread the avocado whip onto a plate, top with the arugula, sweet potato and asparagus mix, chickpeas, ricotta salata, pistachios and mint. Drizzle with honey if using.

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