Savor the flavors of roasted sweet potatoes and spiced chickpeas in warm pita pockets, topped with creamy garlic yogurt sauce and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a nutritious and delicious meal!
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cubed
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups arugula or baby spinach
12 Promise Gluten Free pita pocket halves, warmed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and onion; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2
Spread into a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
3
Place garlic and remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in yogurt, lemon juice, cumin and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt.
4
Toss potato mixture with arugula. Spoon into pitas; top with sauce and cilantro.