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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: A Flavorful Meal Upgrade

Mediterranean stuffed sweet potatoes feature roasted sweet potatoes filled with chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and feta, making a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Naturally sweet and creamy when roasted
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas Hearty protein source
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Bright and juicy
  • 1 cup Cucumber Provides crunch
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Use sparingly
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Add a briny depth
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Creamy and tangy
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Burst of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint Optional, adds freshness
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For silky texture
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Brightens flavor
  • 2 cloves Garlic Enhances flavor depth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Staple herb
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • 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 each sweet potato with a fork and roast them for 40 to 50 minutes until tender.
  3. Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Combine with chickpeas, olives, feta, parsley, and mint in a bowl.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour over filling and toss.
  5. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven, cool slightly, slice lengthwise, and fluff the insides.
  6. Stuff the sweet potato halves with the filling mixture and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a gathering, these stuffed sweet potatoes can be meal prepped in advance.

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