One-Pan Spicy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Skillet
This easy, high-protein vegan skillet meal is packed with spiced chickpeas, tender sweet potatoes, and nutrient-rich spinach. Perfect for a healthy, weight-loss friendly dinner in under 30 minutes!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet potato, diced
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional for extra spice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped red onion and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add the diced sweet potato to the skillet, stirring to combine. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potato begins to soften.
- Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the ingredients evenly with the spices.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add baby spinach. Cover the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the sweet potato is fully tender.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for added flavor. Enjoy your high-protein vegan skillet!
Notes
This one-pan dinner is simple, packed with nutrients, and ideal for weight-loss goals. Make it spicier by adjusting the cayenne pepper to your taste.