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Home | Recipes | Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Published on April 1, 2021 by Stephanie Kay

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Filled with quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, kale, and pesto, these Mediterranean-inspired stuffed sweet potatoes make a hearty and healthy vegetarian lunch or dinner. Plus, they are a well-balanced meal complete with protein, carbohydrates, fiber, and plenty of healthy fats.

Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 

The inclusion of quinoa in these stuffed sweet potatoes helps to add a little boost of vegetarian protein to the recipe, however, you could easily use another plant-based protein source, such as chickpeas or lentils, if you prefer.

More Stuffed Potato Recipes:

  • Vegetarian Stuffed Potatoes
  • Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

 

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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Author: Stephanie Kay

These Mediterranean-inspired stuffed sweet potatoes are filled with quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, kale and pesto to create a healthy vegetarian meal.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Baked
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Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, medium
  • 1/3 cup quinoa, dry
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 red onion, small, diced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups kale, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon pesto, plus more to serve
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Using a fork, pierce the sweet potatoes 2-3 times per side and then wrap each sweet potato in aluminium foil. Place the wrapped sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven for 1 hour or until tender.
  3. In a small pot, combine the quinoa with 2/3 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a bowl, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat, fluff with a fork and set aside.
  4. In a skillet on medium-high heat, add olive oil and red onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes, chopped kale and a pinch of salt. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until kale has wilted and is bright green in colour. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  6. Add the cooked quinoa and pesto to the pan with the vegetable mixture. Using a spatula, mix everything together until well combined and then set aside.
  7. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove aluminium foil and slice lengthwise down the middle to create a slit.
  8. Stuff each sweet potato with quinoa and vegetable mixture and top with an extra dollop of pesto to serve.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 potato
  • Calories: 422 calories
  • Sugar: 11 grams
  • Fat: 19 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 57 grams
  • Fiber: 9 grams
  • Protein: 10 grams

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    Comments

    1. Maria says

      August 17, 2021 at 6:33 pm

      These stuffed sweet potatoes are easy to make and delicious. They make great leftovers.

      Reply
    2. Sandra Coffey says

      August 17, 2021 at 10:44 pm

      These sweet potatoes are over the top!
      Amazing!

      Reply
    3. Sara says

      August 18, 2021 at 5:17 pm

      My kids love these, very family friendly recipe.

      Reply
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