🥔 Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Herb-Garlic Aioli

Fluffy roasted sweet potatoes packed with a savory filling of sautéed spinach, artichoke hearts, and feta, then finished with a zesty herb-garlic aioli. This dish is vibrant, satisfying, and loaded with Mediterranean-inspired flavors — perfect for a meatless main or hearty side!

Ingredients

For the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

• 1 cup artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

• 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the Herb-Garlic Aioli:

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (such as dill, parsley, or basil), chopped

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Pierce each sweet potato a few times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.

3. Bake for 45–60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a knife.

Step 2: Make the Filling

1. In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, just until fragrant.

3. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted (about 2–3 minutes).

4. Remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.

5. Stir in chopped artichoke hearts and crumbled feta cheese.

6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3: Stuff the Sweet Potatoes

1. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise.

2. Use a fork to lightly fluff the inside of each potato.

3. Spoon the spinach-artichoke-feta mixture generously into each potato.

Step 4: Make the Herb-Garlic Aioli

1. In a small bowl, mix together:

   • ½ cup mayonnaise

   • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

   • 2 minced garlic cloves

   • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs

2. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 5: Serve

• Drizzle the herb-garlic aioli over the stuffed sweet potatoes.

• Garnish with fresh parsley.

• Serve warm and enjoy every flavorful bite!

🕒 Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 60 minutes

• Total Time: 75 minutes

• Servings: 4