Gluten-Free Baked Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients

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• 4 medium sweet potatoes, halved lengthwise
• 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry (or 1 lb chicken breast or peeled shrimp) Shop
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika Shop
• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa Shop
• 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari Shop
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice or rice vinegar Shop
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil Shop
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Rub the sweet potato halves with a little of the olive oil and bake cut-side down for 30-35 minutes, until a knife slides in with no resistance (live tip 1).
2. 2 Toss the chickpeas and broccoli with the rest of the olive oil, the smoked paprika and a pinch of salt. Add them to the sheet for the last 15-20 minutes. If using chicken or shrimp instead, cook it in a skillet until chicken reaches 165°F and shrimp 145°F (USDA minimums).
3. 3 Whisk the tamari, lemon juice or rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt and pepper.
4. 4 Scoop some flesh from each sweet potato half, leaving a border. Mash it with the warm rice or quinoa and stir in the spinach so it wilts.
5. 5 Spoon the filling back into the skins, top with the chickpeas or protein and broccoli, drizzle with the dressing and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

Tips & Notes

• Bake the halves until a knife slides into the thickest part with no resistance and the cut sides are browned and sticky where they touch the parchment. Flesh that is still firm will not mash smoothly into the filling.
• If you use chicken, cook it to 165°F in the thickest piece rather than judging by color. Shrimp is done as soon as it turns opaque and curls into a loose C shape; a tight O shape means it has overcooked.
• Use tamari labeled gluten-free for the sauce, and if you start with precooked chicken, seasoned tofu or a bottled dressing, make sure each is labeled gluten-free too. Marinades and seasoning blends are where gluten usually hides in a bowl like this.

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