Za'atar-Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Bowl with Tahini Drizzle

Name: Za'atar-Roasted Sweet Potato & Chickpea Bowl with Tahini Drizzle
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes; 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed chickpeas; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 tablespoons za'atar spice blend; 3 tablespoons tahini; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese

A vibrant vegetarian bowl featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas coated in za'atar, topped with creamy tahini sauce and fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Vegetarian

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 pounds sweet potatoes
1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons za'atar spice blend
3 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons water
1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup, crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss 1.5 pounds peeled and cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 3 tablespoons za'atar until evenly coated, then spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 2: Roast sweet potatoes for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until tender and golden at edges.
Step 3: While potatoes roast, whisk 3 tablespoons tahini, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Step 4: Toss drained and rinsed 15-ounce can chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon za'atar, then spread on a second baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until slightly crisp.
Step 5: Assemble bowls: Place roasted sweet potatoes on a plate, top with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and parsley. Drizzle with tahini sauce and sprinkle with crumbled feta.