Description
Delicious sweet potatoes stuffed with a medley of Mediterranean-inspired ingredients, offering a wholesome and nutritious 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 on the prepared baking sheet, and bake for 40 to 50 minutes until fork-tender.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olive slices, and feta cheese. Stir in parsley and mint.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over filling and toss.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, slice each lengthwise and fluff the interior flesh.
- Fill each sweet potato half with the Mediterranean mixture and serve warm.
Notes
Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Consider roasting chickpeas for extra crunch. Serve with tzatziki or hummus for added enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg