Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes

These Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes are full of flavor and good for you, so they're a great choice for a quick and healthy dinner. Putting sweet potatoes with a tangy Mediterranean topping makes a filling meal that is full of freshness.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: hummus, tahini, vegan feta cheese

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 400F 200C

Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and pierce them several times with a fork

Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until tender

While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the Mediterranean topping

In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, red onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper

Toss until well combined

Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly

Slice the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the flesh with a fork

Top each sweet potato with a generous amount of the Mediterranean mixture

Serve immediately with optional toppings like hummus, tahini, or vegan feta cheese

Enjoy your delicious Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes!