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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: 7 Flavorful Ideas

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes offer a nutritious and vibrant dish perfect for gatherings and meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and roast on the baking sheet for 40–50 minutes until tender.
  3. In a bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Pour the dressing over the filling and toss gently to combine.
  6. Once cool, slice sweet potatoes lengthwise, fluff the insides, and stuff with the filling mixture.
  7. Serve warm with an optional side salad.

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