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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Flavorful Meal

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a colorful and nutritious meal perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes or regular potatoes or butternut squash
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained, or replace with white beans or quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved, or use grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber diced, or substitute with bell peppers
  • 1 small Red Onion finely chopped, or use green onions
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives sliced, or replace with black olives
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, or use goat cheese or dairy-free cheese
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped, or use mint
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or use avocado or walnut oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 1 clove Garlic minced, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or use Italian herbs mix
  • to taste Salt to season
  • to taste Black Pepper to season

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and roast them for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the filling and toss until well combined.
  6. Once the potatoes cool slightly, slice them open and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Spoon the filling into each sweet potato and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The roasted sweet potatoes can be frozen without filling for up to 2 months.

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