Ingredients
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- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Scrub and prick sweet potatoes with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 40-50 minutes until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley (and mint if using).
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper; pour over the filling and mix well.
- Once sweet potatoes are done, allow to cool slightly. Cut each potato lengthwise, fluffing the insides with a fork.
- Stuff each sweet potato half with the Mediterranean mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
These stuffed sweet potatoes are perfect for meal prep! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a quick lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sweet potato half
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
