10/28/2025
If you’re trying to keep your blood sugar stable or support a healthy weight, what you eat can make a big difference.
And no–it doesn’t mean you have to give up flavor or comfort food!
Both sweet potatoes and chickpeas have a low glycemic index, meaning they’re less likely to spike your blood sugar–and chickpeas are packed with fiber and plant-based protein to help keep you full longer.
✨ This colorful bowl checks all the boxes:
✔️ Blood sugar friendly
✔️ Full of fiber and plant-based protein
✔️ Creamy, crispy, savory and satisfying
✔️ Totally delicious
Sweet Potato Noodles with Veggies & Crispy Chickpeas
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
½ tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp sea salt, divided
¼ cup tahini
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 sweet potatoes, spiralized into noodles
2 cups arugula
Instructions:
1. Heat a cast iron pan over medium heat with 1 tbsp olive oil. Once hot, add the chickpeas and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often until golden and crisp.
2. Remove from heat and toss with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and ¼ tsp salt.
3. In a blender or food processor, blend tahini, lemon juice, water, nutritional yeast, remaining olive oil, and ¼ tsp salt until smooth and creamy.
4. In the same pan, sauté sweet potato noodles over medium heat for 4–5 minutes until tender. Add arugula and cook for 30 seconds, just until wilted.
5. Add everything to a large bowl: noodles, greens, chickpeas, and tahini dressing. Toss gently to coat.
🍽️ Divide, serve, and enjoy a bowl of goodness that loves your body back!
📌 Save this for your next meal prep or meatless Monday!
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