Description
Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delicious and healthy dish filled with chickpeas, feta, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine the rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and optional chopped mint in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the filling mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise down the center, taking care not to cut all the way through. Gently fluff the interior flesh with a fork.
- Generously fill each prepared sweet potato half with the Mediterranean mixture. Serve the stuffed sweet potato boats immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Feel free to customize the filling with other vegetables or legumes of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg