Sheet Pan Moroccan-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Roast

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-19 · Updated 2026-05-19

A vibrant, wholesome vegetarian sheet pan meal with fragrant Moroccan spices, tender sweet potatoes, and crispy chickpeas. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, canned chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium (about 600g), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro
• 4 wedges, for serving lemon wedges

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 medium peeled and cubed sweet potatoes, 1 can drained chickpeas, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss thoroughly until all pieces are evenly coated with the spices and oil.
2. Step 2: Spread the sweet potatoes and chickpeas evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy on the edges.
3. Step 3: Remove from oven and transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top and serve immediately with 4 lemon wedges for squeezing, which adds a bright, fresh contrast to the warm spices.