Satay Chickpeas Loaded Sweet Potato with a Cucumber Salad

Satay Chickpeas Loaded Sweet Potato with a Cucumber Salad

Our twist on jacket potatoes includes vibrant sweet potatoes, roasted until soft, and creamy satay chickpeas as the topping. We balance the fragrant spices with a refreshing cucumber salad on the side. Don't forget the coriander, sprinkled on top.

1/3 daily fibre 5 of 5 a day Low sat fat

Serving size

Cook time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Asian
Food group: Vegan
Allergens: Soya, Peanuts

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Cooking Instructions

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Before you start

  • Preheat the oven to 240C / fan 220C / gas mark 9
  • Line a large baking tray with parchment paper
  • Pull out a large bowl, a medium saucepan, a peeler, a measuring jug & a sieve

Roast the sweet potatoes

  • Halve the sweet potatoes and score a criss-cross pattern on the cut side
  • Place onto the lined baking tray, cut side down, then toss with 1 tsp oil and season with salt and pepper
  • Roast for 30-35 mins, until soft and golden

Make the salad

  • Peel the cucumber into ribbons. Roughly chop the coriander. Thinly slice the spring onions
  • In the large bowl, combine the rocket, spring onion, cucumber, half the coriander and half the lime juice

Make the satay chickpeas

  • Thinly slice the onion. Drain and rinse the chickpeas
  • Heat the medium saucepan with 1 tsp oil on medium heat. Once hot, add the onion and curry powder, then cook for 3-4 mins, until soft
  • Add the ginger & garlic paste, tamari, maple syrup, remaining lime juice and 50ml water (25ml for 1 person). Bring to a simmer, then add the chickpeas and stir through the peanut butter

Plate up

  • Share the sweet potatoes between plates, topped with the satay chickpeas. Serve the salad alongside. Garnish with the remaining coriander

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