🥔🌿🧄 Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Roasted Veggies & Herbed Feta
Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potatoes:
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4 medium sweet potatoes
For the Roasted Veggies:
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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1 zucchini, diced
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1 red onion, chopped
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Herbed Feta Topping:
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
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½ teaspoon lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Spinach:
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2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Instructions:
Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork.
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Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 45–50 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
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Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Step 2: Roast the Vegetables
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Toss the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and chopped red onion with olive oil, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
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Spread the veggies on a baking sheet in a single layer.
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Roast in the oven (400°F) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and tender.
Step 3: Prepare the Herbed Feta Topping
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In a small bowl, combine the crumbled feta, chopped parsley or dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
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Stir gently and set aside.
Step 4: Sauté the Spinach
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In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chopped spinach until wilted, about 2–3 minutes.
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Season lightly with salt, then remove from heat.
Step 5: Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Slice each roasted sweet potato lengthwise and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
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Fill each potato with sautéed spinach and a generous portion of the roasted veggies.
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Top with the herbed feta mixture.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes:
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Cook Time: 50 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Servings: 4