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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

A wholesome and nutritious dish featuring sweet potatoes filled with a colorful Mediterranean vegetable and chickpea mixture, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 pieces medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed Scrub the sweet potatoes to remove dirt.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained Rinsing removes excess sodium.
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and black pepper Adjust seasoning as desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prick the sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Mix Filling
  1. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, combine the rinsed chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and optional chopped mint in a large bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Pour the prepared dressing over the filling mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients.
Assembly
  1. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise down the center, taking care not to cut all the way through. Gently fluff the interior flesh with a fork.
  2. Generously fill each prepared sweet potato half with the Mediterranean mixture and serve immediately.

Notes

Serving family-style makes for a warm atmosphere. Consider offering a topping bar with additional feta cheese and herbs. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven at 350°F (175°C).