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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: A Flavorful Veggie Delight

Enjoy Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, a colorful and nutritious meal that's easy to prepare and customizable.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 potatoes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 medium Sweet Potatoes or butternut squash as a substitute
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Cucumber finely diced
  • 1 small Red Onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled, or substitute with dairy-free cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parsley chopped, or substitute with mint
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil preferably extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or use fresh oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step 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, roast for 40-50 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. Chop vegetables for filling and combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley in a bowl.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
  5. Drizzle dressing over the filling mixture and toss until well-coated.
  6. Slice roasted sweet potatoes lengthwise, fluff insides, and fill with Mediterranean mixture.
  7. Serve warm, enjoy as a nutritious lunch or dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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