Chickpea-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes - Alberta Pulse Growers

Ingredients

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, washed & halved lengthwise
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.5 mL) pepper
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil, divided
• 2 cups (500 mL) cooked or canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed (see notes)
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) garlic salt
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tahini
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 Tbsp (7 mL) maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) chipotle chili powder
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) smoked paprika
• cilantro, for garnish, if desired (for garnish if desired)