Vegan Power Bowl

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• 3 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 1 lb sweet potato (peeled and chopped into chunks)
• ¼ cup diced red onion
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 3 oz chopped curly kale (about 1 ¼ cup)
• ¾ cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• ½ Tablespoon brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¾ cup cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• ½ teaspoon ground pepper (divided)
• 1 ¼ teaspoon sea salt (divided)
• As Needed Black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment.
2. Chop sweet potatoes and kale.
3. Spread sweet potatoes and onion onto the baking sheet and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and ¼ teaspoon cumin. Spread out in an even layer and roast for 10 minutes. Use a spatula to flip over and push to one side of the tray. Add kale to the empty side of the baking sheet and drizzle with 2 teaspoons olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes more.
4. While vegetables are roasting, heat a skillet (we like cast iron) to medium.
5. Add the chickpeas to a mixing bowl with the brown sugar, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ¼ teaspoon salt and a pinch of pepper. Use your hands to coat the chickpeas well.
6. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet. When oil starts to shimmer, add seasoned chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned (about 8 minutes). Note: Don’t be alarmed if they look like they are burning…they aren’t!
7. Into a blender, add beans, 2 tablespoons warm water, 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper and a pinch of ground cumin if desired. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more water if necessary for a thinner dressing.
8. Divide roasted vegetables between two bowls, top with chickpeas and drizzle with dressing (or serve dressing on the side).