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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe to Wow Your Tastebuds

Discover the ultimate Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe with a Mediterranean twist, featuring chickpeas, tomatoes, and feta.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 5 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 large Sweet Potatoes Feel free to substitute with other large potatoes if needed.
For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas A hearty source of protein; canned white beans can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Alternatively, use diced regular tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Crumbled goat cheese or nutritional yeast can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Green olives can also be used.
  • 1 cup Cucumber Replace with bell pepper if cucumber is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can swap for avocado oil or melted butter.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (Parsley, Mint, etc.) Adjust based on your taste; dried herbs can be used as substitutes.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar or Lemon Juice Apple cider vinegar can be used instead.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • fork
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce each sweet potato with a fork 8-10 times to allow steam to escape. Place potatoes on the oven rack or a baking sheet and roast for 45-50 minutes until tender and skin looks slightly wrinkled.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas, diced cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber. Add chopped kalamata olives, crumbled feta, and fresh herbs. Drizzle with olive oil and red wine vinegar, then season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until coated.
  3. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let cool. Make a lengthwise slit down the center of each, fluff insides with a fork.
  4. Spoon the chickpea mixture into each sweet potato, drizzle extra olive oil if desired, and serve warm garnished with additional fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1potatoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 7800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prepping sweet potatoes in advance can ease meal planning. Store leftover stuffed potatoes in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, wrap sweet potatoes tightly without filling for up to 2 months, then reheat when ready to serve.

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