Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
A vibrant dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes filled with a zesty mixture of chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and olives, drizzled with olive oil and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes
- 1 can Chickpeas
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 cup Cucumber
- 1 small Red Onion
- ½ cup Kalamata Olives
- ½ cup Feta Cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Mint (optional)
- 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Wash and dry your sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, and roast for 45–60 minutes.
- Prepare the Filling: Drain and rinse chickpeas. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Add Flavour: Crumble in feta, sprinkle parsley and mint, drizzle olive oil and lemon juice, and season with garlic and oregano.
- Stuff Those Potatoes: Slice roasted sweet potatoes, fluff the insides, and fill with the chickpea mixture.
- Final Touch: Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for 10-15 minutes to warm the filling and meld the flavours.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add protein. Tasting as you go is essential for the best flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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