Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Chickpeas and Feta
Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are oven-roasted sweet potatoes filled with seasoned chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and crumbled feta for a balanced and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 teaspoon salt divided
2 cloves garlic minced
1 can 15 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup cucumber diced
1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, rub with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Roast for 40 to 50 minutes until tender.
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Heat remaining olive oil in a skillet and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
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Add chickpeas, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and remaining salt. Cook 5 to 7 minutes.
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Stir in parsley and lemon juice and remove from heat.
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Mix tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a bowl.
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Slice open roasted sweet potatoes and fluff interiors.
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Fill with chickpea mixture and top with fresh vegetable mix and feta.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Adjust salt carefully due to feta.
Add Greek yogurt or tahini sauce for extra creaminess.
Store components separately for meal prep.