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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Delicious sweet potatoes stuffed with a savory Mediterranean filling of chickpeas, greens, feta, and olives.

Ingredients

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  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes (about 8–10 ounces each)
  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of dried oregano or sumac

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes under cold water, pat them dry, and prick them all over with a fork. Bake them for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely diced red onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  4. Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stir in the drained chickpeas, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped Kalamata olives. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm through.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  8. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each one lengthwise down the middle. Use a fork to fluff up the flesh and scoop out a little to create more room for the filling.
  9. Spoon the Mediterranean filling into each sweet potato half, piling it high. Optionally, sprinkle extra feta on top and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes to heat through.
  10. Remove from the oven, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

These stuffed sweet potatoes pair well with a light salad or grilled vegetables, and can be made ahead of time.

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