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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: A Flavorful Twist

A deliciously healthy Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes recipe featuring chickpeas, fresh veggies, and feta cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 pieces Sweet Potatoes Large, evenly sized
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber Diced
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast them in the oven for 40-50 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, parsley, and mint.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the filling and mix well.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, slice them lengthwise and fluff the flesh.
  7. Stuff the sweet potatoes with the filling mixture and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sweet potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider preparing the filling a day in advance for easier assembly. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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