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Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potato with Crispy Chickpeas & Sriracha Yogurt Sauce

Taco-Stuffed Sweet Potato with Crispy Chickpeas & Sriracha Yogurt Sauce

Entrees
Course
Pulse Type
Chickpeas
Specialty Diet
Gluten-free
Occasion
Healthy Comfort Foods
Cook Time
70 minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

Sriracha Yogurt Sauce

  • 3-4Sweet Potatoes
  • 1lbGround Meat of Choice
  • 1packetTaco Seasoning
  • 1canChickpeasRinsed and dried
  • 1/2tspSea Salt
  • 1tspCumin
  • 3/4tspChili Powder
  • 1/2tspGarlic Powder
  • 1/4tspOnion Powder
  • 1/4tspCayenne or Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1-2TbspOilFor sautéing
  • 1/2cupPlain Greek Yogurt
  • 1dashCumin
  • 1/2tspSrirachaOr more, to taste
  • WaterTo thin

Instructions

  1. Bake sweet potatoes at 400°F for 45-60 minutes.
  2. Brown the ground meat, about 8-20 minutes over medium-high heat, and season with taco seasoning. 
  3. Add one tablespoon of oil to another large skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and seasonings, then sauté until crispy, about 10-12 minutes.  
  4. Mix yogurt, sriracha, cumin, and a splash of water until smooth. 
  5. Slice open each sweet potato, fill with taco meat and crispy chickpeas, then drizzle with sauce.Â