ArinkaHearty, Plant-Based, and Full of Diaspora Flavor
Whether you're feeding a crowd or just your soul, this Jerk Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe brings the heat, heart, and heritage to your table. Featuring Kulafoods.ca’s bold and tangy Scotch Bonnet BBQ Sauce, this dish blends Caribbean spice with plant-based comfort food. It's perfect for weekday dinners, weekend meal prep, or impressing your flexitarian friends.
Looking for African food in Calgary or Caribbean-inspired plant-based sauces? Arinka’s got you.
Ingredients
2 medium sweet potatoes
1 tbsp plant-based butter
1/8 tsp allspice
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
2 tsp dry jerk seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 bunch curly kale, rinsed and dried
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 healthy pinch sea salt
Kula Scotch Bonnet BBQ Sauce, to taste
Directions
1. Roast the Sweet Potatoes
Preheat oven to 425°F. Poke holes all around the sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a lined baking sheet. Roast for 40–50 minutes, until fork-tender and puffy. Let cool slightly before handling.
2. Sauté the Jerk Chickpeas
In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Add chickpeas, jerk seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Sauté for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and slightly crispy.
3. Massage the Kale
Strip the kale leaves from stems and chop finely. In a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice and remaining olive oil. Massage for 3 minutes to soften and infuse flavor. Season with sea salt and set aside.
4. Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes
Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and gently open with a fork. Add a dab of plant-based butter and a pinch of allspice. Layer in the massaged kale, then top with jerk chickpeas.
5. Sauce It Up
Finish with a generous drizzle of Kula’s Scotch Bonnet BBQ Sauce—or go bold with a double hit of heat. Serve warm and enjoy every spicy-sweet bite.
Pro Tip:
Want to take it next level? Add avocado slices or a squeeze of lime for brightness—or crumble some plantain chips over top for a crunch factor.
Why We Love Kula Foods
Kula Foods isn’t just serving flavor—they’re serving legacy. Rooted in African heritage and crafted with plant-based passion, Kula’s sauces (including their Scotch Bonnet BBQ, Red Pepper BBQ, and Pili Pili) are all-natural, vibrant, and built for the bold.
At Arinka, we’re proud to carry Kula products because they reflect the values we care about: quality, tradition, and connection through food.
Shop Kula at Arinka.ca
Looking for Caribbean groceries in Calgary or plant-powered pantry staples that pack a punch? Kula Foods sauces are available now at www.arinka.ca—Canada-wide delivery and same-day options for local orders!
Recipe Note
Recipe is courtesy of Constance Eaton, a digital creator and food influencer who loves sharing her plant-based recipes + all things healthy, happy, and whole living.
Follow her on IG @_cookingwithconstance_ for more delish recipes and whole living inspo!
