Oven-Ready
Coconut Braised Chickpeas and Sweet Potatoes
with rice, cashews, and cilantro
Prep & Cook Time: 45-55 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Cashews), Milk
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Vegetarian
- Gluten-Smart

Chef
Tom Scodari
Still want the great flavors and delicious dinners you've come to expect from Home Chef, but a fraction of the time and barely any work? These oven-ready offerings were made with you in mind. Just follow the assembly instructions, pop it in the oven, and voila! It's like you worked over a hot stove for hours (we'll keep your secret.)
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Sweet Potato Cubes
- 5⅗ fl. oz. Coconut Milk
- 3 oz. Diced Poblano
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- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 2 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories820
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Carbohydrates96g
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Net Carbs83g
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Fat41g
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Protein19g
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Sodium1880mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Start the Vegetables
Turn oven on to 425 degrees. Let preheat, at least 10 minutes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before cooking, and after handling raw meat and seafood. Remove all produce from any packaging or constraints, then thoroughly rinse and pat dry.
In provided tray, combine poblanos (to taste), sweet potatoes, 2 tsp. olive oil, and piri piri seasoning (to taste). Massage oil and seasoning into vegetables.Bake uncovered in hot oven, 15 minutes.While vegetables bake, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Chickpeas
Drain chickpeas.
After 15 minutes, carefully remove tray from oven.Add chickpeas, coconut milk, and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for rice) to tray and stir to combine. Cover tray with foil. Shake coconut milk well before opening can. Don't worry if coconut milk has solidified. It is part of natural processes. Break up as needed. -
3 Bake Meal and Heat Rice
Bake again covered in hot oven until chickpea-vegetable mixture is tender and liquid is simmering, 25-30 minutes.
While vegetables bake, carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Place rice and remaining garlic salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.Stem cilantro and reserve whole leaves.Crush cashews in shipping bag.Carefully remove tray from oven and remove foil. Stir in butter until melted and combined.To serve, top rice with chickpea-vegetable mixture (to taste). Garnish with cilantro and cashews. Bon appétit!
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