Note: Get a grownup's help with this recipe, which requires using the oven/stove and chopping with a knife.

Prep time: 1 hour

What you need:

• 1½ pounds sweet potatoes
• ¾ cup chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), undrained
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Cooking spray

Equipment and supplies:

• Measuring cups/spoons
• Knife
• Food processor
• Large bowl
• Sheet pans
• Oven/stove

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Steam or boil sweet potatoes until barely tender, approximately 15 minutes. Let cool.
3. Peel cooled potatoes. Shred them using a grater or food processor.
4. Puree chickpeas, including liquid, until smooth.
5. Combine shredded sweet potatoes and chickpeas in a large bowl.
6. Add oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, and cinnamon. Mix well.
7. Spray sheet pans with cooking spray.
8. Scoop heaping tablespoons of the mixture and place 1 inch apart on prepared sheet pans.
9. Bake in oven for approximately 10-12 minutes, until starting to brown.

How much does this recipe make?
Six servings

Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: March 2012