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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a Flavorful Feast

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a delightful mix of flavor and nutrition, perfect for a wholesome and colorful 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 Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes Roasted until fork-tender.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed and drained.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved.
  • 1 medium Cucumber Finely diced.
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely diced.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Sliced.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled.
  • Fresh Parsley Optional, for garnish.
  • Fresh Mint Optional, for garnish.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil High quality for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Can substitute Italian seasoning.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 40–50 minutes until tender.
  3. While sweet potatoes roast, combine all filling ingredients in a large bowl.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until emulsified.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the filling and toss until well-coated.
  6. Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, slice them open, fluff the flesh, and fill generously with the mixture.
  7. Serve immediately, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 970mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 23000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For optimal texture, store the filling separately from the sweet potatoes in the fridge. Roasting the sweet potatoes in advance makes meal prep easy.

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