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Sweet Potato Meal Prep Lunches For A Hearty Week
MD Ashraf Ahmed

Hearty Sweet Potato Meal Prep Lunch Bowls

Roasted sweet potato bowls with quinoa, chickpeas, spinach, and a creamy lemon-tahini dressing—perfect for make-ahead lunches that stay delicious all week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 tsp olive oil divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp water for dressing
  • 1 tsp honey
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup toasted unsalted pepitas pumpkin seeds

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tsp olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper; spread in an even layer.
  3. Roast sweet potatoes 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly caramelized.
  4. While potatoes roast, cook quinoa: combine quinoa and 2 cups water in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes, then fluff.
  5. Make the dressing: whisk tahini, lemon juice, 2 Tbsp water, honey, and salt until smooth; add more water if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
  6. Assemble 4 meal-prep containers: divide quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and carrots among them.
  7. Drizzle with lemon-tahini dressing and top with toasted pepitas; seal and refrigerate up to 4–5 days.

Notes

  • For extra protein, add grilled chicken, baked tofu, or a fried egg on top.ourbestbites+1
  • Swap chickpeas for black beans or lentils if preferred.saltandlavender
  • Keep dressing in a small separate container if prepping more than 3 days ahead to keep greens crisp.saltandlavender
  • Reheat bowls 1–2 minutes in the microwave; add a squeeze of lemon before serving.