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Vegetarian Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • juice and zest from one large lemon
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic minced or pressed
  • 2 Tbsps fresh oregano minced
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 15 oz jar chickpeas, drained
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes chopped
  • 1 small red onion small diced
  • 2 oz pitted olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 Tbsps freshly chopped parsley

Optional:

  • plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened coconut yogurt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees f.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Scrub your sweet potatoes thoroughly to remove any dirt. Pat the excess moisture with a towel.
  • Poke several holes in each potato with a fork.
  • Place the potatoes onto your prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or just until a fork or knife inserted in the thickest part has no resistance.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your filling.
  • Drain and rinse your chickpeas. Slice your cherry tomatoes into quarters, dice the red onion, and slice the olives.
  • Place the chickpeas, tomatoes, and olives into a large bowl. Add your lemon zest, garlic, oregano, sea salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  • Stir to combine, then set aside until ready to use.
  • Once your sweet potatoes are finished baking, let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Split the tops, and gently open them with a knife as shown.
  • Stuff your potatoes with the chickpea mixture.
  • Add a dollop of yogurt on top if desired.
  • Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.
  • You can store your leftover potatoes covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.