Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: 7 Flavorful Ideas
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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes offer a nutritious and vibrant dish perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 medium Sweet Potatoes (can substitute with regular baking potatoes or butternut squash)
- 1 can Chickpeas (or substitute with white beans or quinoa)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes (or use any ripe tomatoes in season)
- 1 cup Cucumber (or replace with diced bell peppers)
- 1 Red Onion (or substitute with green onions)
- 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives (or substitute with green olives)
- 1 cup Feta Cheese (or substitute with goat cheese or a dairy-free alternative)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (or substitute with basil or dill)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Mint (optional)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (use high quality)
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice (or substitute with vinegar)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced or omitted for milder flavor)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano (or substitute with fresh oregano or Italian seasoning)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and roast on the baking sheet for 40–50 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the filling and toss gently to combine.
- Once cool, slice sweet potatoes lengthwise, fluff the insides, and stuff with the filling mixture.
- Serve warm with an optional side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg