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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes That'll Wow Your Tastebuds

Experience the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, filled with chickpeas, feta, and fresh veggies for a satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes The star of the dish, sweet, creamy, and perfect for roasting until tender.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas Packed with protein and fiber, these legumes add a satisfying texture.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Bright and juicy, enhances freshness.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Offers a refreshing crunch.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Adds sharpness and depth; finely diced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Contributes a briny kick.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Creamy and salty, balances perfectly with the sweet potatoes.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Adds richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for brightness.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for robust flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Adds classic Mediterranean essence.
  • to taste Salt & Black Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional but recommended.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and roast for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and feta. Optionally, add parsley and mint.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the filling and toss until well-coated.
  6. Cut each roasted sweet potato lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork.
  7. Stuff each potato with the filling and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs and check for desired tenderness. Optionally chill filling before stuffing.

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