There are various kinds of koftas all over the world that are typically made of minced meat, but one of the healthiest versions of this versatile dish is made with chickpeas and sweet potatoes. With a combination of these two main ingredients, you can create a low-fat, high-protein meal that is not only packed with essential nutrients, but also incredibly delicious. In this article, we'll guide you through creating a reduced-fat version of chickpea and sweet potato koftas, providing you with a step-by-step recipe that includes all the necessary ingredients and instructions.
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VEGAN SWEET POTATO CHICKPEA CURRY
Yummy vegan curry dish. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.
Provided by Sherri Zeringue D'Argenio
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onion, garlic, and ginger until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chickpeas, tomatoes, coconut milk, and sweet potato. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chile flakes, and salt. Add spinach right before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 515 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
CHICKPEA SWEET POTATO STEW RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: refined coconut oil, small onion, garlic, ginger, sweet paprika, cumin, dried coriander, cayenne, chickpeas, sweet potato, fire roasted crushed tomato, vegetable broth, fresh spinach
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In large pot or Dutch oven, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the onion is semi-translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until fragrant. Then add the sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, and cayenne and cook for 2 more minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the chickpeas, sweet potatoes, crushed tomatoes, and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 976 calories, Carbohydrate 98 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 29 grams
SWEET POTATO AND CHICKPEA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large sweet potatoes, medium red onion, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, pepper, mixed greens, fresh parsley, fresh cilantro, dried cranberry
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF (220ºC).
- Cut the sweet potatoes in small cubes and transfer on one half of a non-stick baking sheet.
- Peel and slice the onion and set aside.
- Add the chickpeas to the other half of the baking sheet.
- In a liquid measuring cup with a pour spout, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Pour half of the dressing over the sweet potatoes and chickpeas and mix with your hands until well-coated. Keep the chickpeas and sweet potatoes separated as much as possible.
- Scoot the chickpeas toward the sweet potatoes and add the onions to the baking sheet. Make sure everything is spread out evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender. Use tongs to stir halfway through. Let cool for 20 minutes.
- Place the greens in a large bowl. Top with the roasted chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and onion.
- Add the parsley, cilantro, and remaining dressing and toss to combine.
- Top with dried cranberries, if using.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 15 grams
SWEET POTATO AND CHICKPEA MASALA
I had some leftover bread that has a short shelf-life. So, I guess this spicy recipe goes well with it. Decided to add sweet potato to the original chana masala, as I didn't want that to go to waste, too. And it tasted good!
Provided by purplerose
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian
Time 45m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt ghee with oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute ginger and garlic in the ghee mixture until aromatic and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion; continue to saute until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes more.
- Mix curry powder, cumin, coriander, chili powder, garam masala, and turmeric together in a bowl; add to the skillet and stir. Stir enough water into the skillet to get the mixture to be paste-like; cook to let the flavors intensify for about 30 seconds.
- Stir sweet potato, chickpeas, 1 cup water, and salt into the mixture in the skillet; cook at a simmer until the sweet potato is just tender, about 10 minutes. Thin the mixture with more water if too thick.
- Stir tomatoes into the sweet potato mixture, bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid reduces to a thick gravy, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.6 calories, Carbohydrate 96 g, Cholesterol 10.9 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 16.9 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1243.9 mg, Sugar 18.6 g
CHICKPEA AND SWEET POTATO KOFTAS (REDUCED FAT)
From Mollie Katzen's "Vegetable Heaven:" "Koftas are little patties or balls made from ground or mashed vegetables. In traditional Indian cooking, they are usually deep-fried, and served in a creamy, savory sauce. In this recipe, the koftas are shaped into patties, similar to falafel, and sautéed or baked, instead of deep-fried. These delicious little koftas are also quite pretty-a deep shade of golden yellow, punctuated by nuggets of bright green peas. For a great lunch, serve them in pita, with minced tomatoes and Mediterranean Yogurt."
Provided by hannahactually
Categories Beans
Time 40m
Yield 16 patties
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Peel and dice the sweet potato or yam, and cook it in boiling water until soft (about 10 minutes, depending on the size of the pieces). Drain well. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of cooked sweet potato. Transfer to a food processor.
- Add all other ingredients, except the flour, peas, and oil. Purée until fairly smooth. (The mixture might be very thick, depending on the sweet potato or yam, so be patient with this process.) Transfer to a bowl.
- Stir in the flour until thoroughly incorporated, then gently stir in the peas. Form into large or small patties. To make them really uniform and professional looking, use a 1/4-cup-capacity ice cream scoop or a 1/4-cup measure to scoop up portions of the mixture, then pat each one down until it is about 1/2-inch thick and 2 1/2 inches in diameter.
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add a little bit of oil. When the oil is really hot, add the patties, and sauté for about 8 to 10 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned and heated through. Serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For a gluten-free version of these koftas, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can grate the sweet potato and chickpeas by hand.
- To make the koftas even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of garam masala or curry powder to the chickpea and sweet potato mixture.
- Serve the koftas with a dollop of yogurt or chutney for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
These chickpea and sweet potato koftas are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a plant-based meal. They're easy to make and can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With their combination of chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and spices, these koftas are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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