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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Kale, Chickpeas, and Creamy Sesame Sauce

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353 CALORIES 63g CARBS 7g FAT 12g PROTEIN
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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Kale, Chickpeas, and Creamy Sesame Sauce
Stuffed Sweet Potato with Kale, Chickpeas, and Creamy Sesame Sauce Recipe

Now that it's a bit colder, I find myself reaching for soups and stuffed potatoes instead of salads and wraps.  There is just something more comforting about a heartier lunch when it's chilly outside.  This simple stuffed sweet potato is packed with flavor and nutrition from quickly sauteed kale, garlic, onions, and chickpeas.  Then everything is topped with a creamy sesame sauce made with tahini and lemon juice.  It's easy to make ahead of time if you need to pack your lunch.  Just bake (or microwave) the potatoes, saute the kale and chickpeas, and whisk together the sauce.  Then pack each item separately and assemble at work.

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Stuffed Sweet Potato with Kale, Chickpeas, and Creamy Sesame Sauce

Stuffed Sweet Potato with Kale, Chickpeas, and Creamy Sesame Sauce

PREP TIME: 5 Min
COOK TIME: 15 Min
TOTAL TIME: 20 Min
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Ingredients

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  • 1 U sweet potato
  • 2 cups kale, chopped (Lacinto or curly)
  • 1/3 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup onion, sliced thin
  • 1 U garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 tsp. paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. chili powder (optional)
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp. tahini
  • 1/2 tbsp. water
  • Salt and pepper

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Instructions

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Cook the sweet potato in the oven or microwave. To cook in oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Pierce potato with knife or fork and wrap in foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes until tender. To microwave, pierce with knife or fork. Microwave for 4-7 minutes until tender.

2

Meanwhile spray a pan with cooking spray. Add the kale and onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, adding 1-2 tbsp. of water if it begins to stick. Add the garlic and chickpeas. Cook 2-3 minutes until kale is tender. Add the paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

3

Stir together the tahini, lemon juice, and water. Season with salt and pepper. Top the potato with kale and chickpea mixture and drizzle sauce on top.

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Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 1 stuffed potato
Amount Per Serving
Calories 353
Calories from Fat 67
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g
10%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 339mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 63g
21%
Dietary Fiber 8g
34%
Sugars 6g
Protein 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

† SmartPoints™ calculated by Slender Kitchen; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc.
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