🍠 High-Protein Roasted Sweet Potatoes

🛒 Ingredients (4 servings)

Base:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp cumin
• Salt & black pepper to taste

Protein boost options (pick one or mix):

• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (crispy roasted)
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup cottage cheese (for topping)
• ½ cup feta cheese or shredded cheddar
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds

Optional sauce (high-protein):

• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   220°C (425°F)
2. Season potatoes:
   Toss sweet potato cubes with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast:
   Spread on a baking tray in a single layer.
   Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
4. Add protein:
   • If using chickpeas: roast them alongside (same seasoning works great)
   • If using chicken: add cooked diced chicken after roasting or warm separately
5. Make sauce (optional):
   Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
6. Assemble:
   Plate roasted sweet potatoes, add protein, then drizzle yogurt sauce and sprinkle cheese or seeds.

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💪 Nutrition (approx per serving with chickpeas + yogurt)

• Protein: ~15–25g
• Calories: ~300–400
• High fiber + complex carbs

(With chicken, protein can go 30g+)