Description
Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful and nutritious dish that brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. These wholesome sweet potatoes are generously filled with a colorful mixture of chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese, creating a meal that is not only satisfying but also packed with essential nutrients. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a side at gatherings, these stuffed sweet potatoes will impress your family and friends with their delicious taste and beautiful presentation.
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 the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and optional mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the filling mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Once the sweet potatoes are cooked and slightly cooled, slice them lengthwise without cutting all the way through. Fluff the interior flesh with a fork.
- Fill each potato half generously with the Mediterranean mixture and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg