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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Enjoy delicious Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes filled with chickpeas, vegetables, and feta for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed sweet potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes or butternut squash
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas or quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes or diced bell peppers
  • 1 medium Cucumber or radish
  • 1 medium Red Onion or shallots
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives or omit to lower sodium
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese or goat cheese, vegan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parsley or basil, dill
  • 1 tablespoon Mint optional
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or any light oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice or vinegar
  • 2 cloves Garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a 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, then pour over the filling.
  5. Fluff the baked sweet potatoes, slice them open, and fill them with the mixture.
  6. Serve immediately with optional extra feta or oil drizzled on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed sweet potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

You can prepare sweet potatoes and filling up to three days in advance. Allow flavors to meld for 10 minutes after mixing the filling before serving.

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