Creamy Sweet Potato Tuscan Chickpeas by @starinfinitefood

20 min

4 servings

🥔

1

Sweet potato

🥜

120 ml

Raw cashews

💧

240 ml

Water

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🧅

1

Onion

🍅

300 g

Cherry tomatoes

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

🌶️

1 tsp

Paprika

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🌴

6

Dates

🍲

240 ml

Broth

🌿

79 ml

Fresh basil

🌿

79 ml

Fresh cilantro

🍋

Lemon

🥜

Pine nuts

🍞

Bread

  1. Blend
    • Sweet potato
    • Raw cashews
    • Water

    Blend together the sweet potato, cashews, water and garlic until smooth.

  2. Heat
    • Olive oil
    • Onion
    • Cherry tomatoes

    Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high and add the olive oil, onions and tomatoes.

  3. Sauté
    • Chickpeas
    • Salt

    Sauté for about 4 minutes then add the chickpeas, salt, paprika and cumin.

  4. Toss
    • Dates
    • Broth

    Toss to combine then add the dates and broth.

  5. Heat
    • Sweet potato

    Heat for a few minutes, then add the sweet potato mixture.

  6. Mix

    Mix together, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.

  7. Add
    • Fresh basil
    • Lemon

    Add the basil, cilantro and a squeeze of lemon and mix together.

  8. Serve
    • Fresh cilantro
    • Pine nuts

    Serve topped with more fresh cilantro and basil and pine nuts, if using.

Creamy Sweet Potato Tuscan Chickpeas by @starinfinitefood

20 min

4 servings

🥔

1

Sweet potato

🥜

120 ml

Raw cashews

💧

240 ml

Water

🧄

1 clove

Garlic

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🧅

1

Onion

🍅

300 g

Cherry tomatoes

🫘

430 g

Chickpeas

🧂

0.5 tsp

Salt

🌶️

1 tsp

Paprika

🫙

0.5 tsp

Cumin

🌴

6

Dates

🍲

240 ml

Broth

🌿

79 ml

Fresh basil

🌿

79 ml

Fresh cilantro

🍋

Lemon

🥜

Pine nuts

🍞

Bread

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Blend together the sweet potato, cashews, water and garlic until smooth.

    🥔Sweet potato
    🥜Raw cashews
    💧Water
    🧄Garlic

  2. Step 2/8

    Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high and add the olive oil, onions and tomatoes.

    🫒Olive oil
    🧅Onion
    🍅Cherry tomatoes

  3. Step 3/8

    Sauté for about 4 minutes then add the chickpeas, salt, paprika and cumin.

    🫘Chickpeas
    🧂Salt
    🌶️Paprika
    🫙Cumin
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/8

    Toss to combine then add the dates and broth.

    🌴Dates
    🍲Broth
    🥄Spoon

  5. Step 5/8

    Heat for a few minutes, then add the sweet potato mixture.

    🥔Sweet potato
    🥄Spoon

  6. Step 6/8

    Mix together, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.

    🥄Spoon

  7. Step 7/8

    Add the basil, cilantro and a squeeze of lemon and mix together.

    🌿Fresh basil
    🌿Fresh cilantro
    🍋Lemon
    🥄Spoon

  8. Step 8/8

    Serve topped with more fresh cilantro and basil and pine nuts, if using.

    🌿Fresh cilantro
    🌿Fresh basil
    🥜Pine nuts

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Nuts, Other, Oils, Legumes, Spices, Fruits, Herbs, Grains

Ingredients

Sweet potato, Raw cashews, Water, Garlic, Olive oil, Onion, Cherry tomatoes, Chickpeas, Salt, Paprika, Cumin, Dates, Broth, Fresh basil, Fresh cilantro, Lemon, Pine nuts, Bread

Notes

Sweet potato (small, cooked and skin removed), Onion (small, chopped), Cherry tomatoes (halved), Chickpeas (canned, rinsed and drained), Paprika (1 to 1 1/2 tsp), Dates (chopped), Fresh basil (chopped), Fresh cilantro (chopped, plus extra for garnish), Lemon (a squeeze), Pine nuts (for garnish, optional), Bread (for serving, optional)

Allergens

Tree nuts, Gluten

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Halal, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free

Calories

320 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 10g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Fat: 12g, Fiber: 9g, Sugars: 14g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 2.5mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Potassium: 650mg, Sodium: 520mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 400µg, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin B6: 0.3mg, Folate: 60µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Overall

20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Sauté pan, Spoon

Appliances

Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday Meal, Meal Prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@starinfinitefood

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Tuscany

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Chunky, Hearty

Flavors

Savory, Creamy, Smoky, Slightly Sweet, Herby, Tangy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

Refrigerated leftovers : 3-4 days (store in an airtight container,reheat before serving), Frozen leftovers : up to 2 months (store in an airtight freezer-safe container,thaw in the fridge before reheating)