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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Flavorful Feast

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes combine sweet potatoes with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and olives for a delightful vegetarian dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed 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 Canned Chickpeas or white beans/cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup Cucumber
  • 1 small Red Onion or green onions
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese or plant-based cheese for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint optional
For the Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil high-quality
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or roasted garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pierce the sweet potatoes several times and roast them for 40-50 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Add parsley and mint.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl and pour over the filling. Toss gently.
  5. Slice the roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the insides to make room for the filling.
  6. Spoon the filling into each sweet potato and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, don't skip the dressing. Adjust seasoning to your liking before serving.

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