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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Flavorful Twist

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious vegetarian dish bursting with flavors, perfect for meal prep and satisfying any palate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Can substitute with regular potatoes or butternut squash.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Sliced.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Optional, chopped.
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil High-quality preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Wash and prick sweet potatoes with a fork.
  2. Roast pricked sweet potatoes for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  3. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint. Stir gently.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  5. Pour the dressing over the filling and toss gently to coat.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides. Stuff with the filling and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 20000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Roasted sweet potatoes can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. Prepare filling just before stuffing to maintain crispness.

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