Description
Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with vibrant Mediterranean flavors. These wholesome sweet potato bowls are filled with protein-rich chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and creamy feta cheese, making them a perfect main course for any occasion. Easy to prepare and beautifully presented, they not only satisfy the palate but also provide essential nutrients. Whether you’re enjoying them for dinner or meal prepping for the week, these stuffed sweet potatoes will become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint (optional)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prick sweet potatoes several times with a fork, place them on the baking sheet, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a large bowl, combine rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and optional mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour dressing over the filling mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Allow baked sweet potatoes to cool slightly before slicing them lengthwise down the center and fluffing the flesh with a fork.
- Fill each sweet potato half generously with the Mediterranean mixture and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg