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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Bursting with Flavor

Delight in Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a colorful and nutritious meal perfect for gatherings or busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes or butternut squash for variety
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes chopped
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons Mint optional, chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk

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 sweet potatoes with a fork and roast on prepared baking sheet for 40–50 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley (add mint if using).
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the filling mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted and cool enough to handle, slice them lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
  7. Stuff each potato generously with the filling mixture, allowing it to overflow for a beautiful presentation.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean stuffed sweet potatoes!

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 17000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the roasted potatoes to cool slightly before cutting to maintain perfect texture when stuffing. Adjust seasoning to taste for a balanced flavor.

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