Chickpea, Sweet Potato & Veggie Sheet Pan Dinner

Ingredients (about 3 servings)

• 1 can (14–15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes (about 1½ cups)

• 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups)

• 1 medium carrot, sliced into coins

• 1 small red onion, sliced into wedges

• 1 small zucchini, sliced into half-moons

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or sweet paprika

• Salt: Start with ¾ teaspoon, then adjust to taste

• Black pepper: Start with ¼ teaspoon, then adjust to taste

Optional finishing

• Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 tablespoon)

• 2 tablespoons crumbled feta or goat cheese

• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

Directions

1. Prep the oven and pan

   • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2. Add chickpeas and veggies

   • Spread chickpeas, sweet potato cubes, broccoli florets, carrot coins, red onion wedges, and zucchini slices on the pan in an even layer.

3. Season

   • Drizzle olive oil over everything.

   • Sprinkle cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper across the pan.

   • Toss directly on the pan until all the veggies and chickpeas are evenly coated, then spread back into a single layer.

4. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender, veggies are lightly browned, and chickpeas are a bit crisp around the edges.

5. Take a bite of a sweet potato cube and some chickpeas.

   • If you want more brightness → squeeze lemon juice over the pan and toss.
   • If it needs more flavor → add a small pinch of salt or an extra sprinkle of cumin or paprika and toss again.

6. Finish and serve

   • Sprinkle with crumbled feta or goat cheese and chopped parsley, if using.

   • Serve as-is, over a small scoop of brown rice or quinoa, or alongside a simple green salad for a fully balanced meal.

Leftovers

• Store in the fridge for up to 3–4 days.

• Enjoy reheated or at room temperature as a grain bowl topping or easy lunch.

Enjoy!