Chipotle Chickpeas Stuffed Sweet Potato

Stuffed baked potatoes are an American classic usually consisting of a tender white potato split open and stuffed with ground beef, sour cream, bacon, and green onions. This recipe takes the concept of the stuffed baked potato but makes a few modifications for a healthier version. The potato is replaced with a nutritious and vibrant sweet potato, the ground beef with zesty chickpeas, sour cream with a non-dairy variety, and greasy bacon for smoky tempeh strips. The result is a decked out potato that will make your soul feel as good as your taste buds.

Chipotle Chickpeas Stuffed Sweet Potato [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes
• Sea salt, as needed
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 4 strips vegan bacon of your choice
• 1/4 cup vegan sour cream or vegan mayonnaise
• 1-2 teaspoons chipotle purée (chipotle in adobo blended)
• 2 green onions, minced

Preparation

1. Wash the sweet potatoes, pierce them in 4-5 places with a knife, and sprinkle with salt. Preheat the oven to 400°F, and bake until tender (no need to wait to preheat), about 60 minutes.
2. To make the adobo, combine the water, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt in a small blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. Heat a dry medium cast-iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add the chickpeas and cook until golden, about 10 minutes, mashing the beans lightly as they cook. Add the adobo sauce, cover the skillet, and cook until the sauce is absorbed and the chickpeas are flavorful, about 8-10 minutes, adding a few tablespoons of water as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt.
3. Cook the vegan bacon either in the oven or in a skillet, either with oil or oil spray, until crisp. Chop and set aside.
4. Combine the sour cream and chipotle, mix well and set aside.
5. Split a cooked potato in half, top with the adobo chickpeas, add some chipotle cream, sprinkle on some bacon and green onions, and serve.

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