Mediterranean Diet Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes

Elevate your weeknight meals with Mediterranean Diet Simple Baked Sweet Potatoes, a wholesome and flavor-packed recipe that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring tender, oven-baked sweet potatoes as the base, this dish is topped with a medley of Mediterranean-inspired flavors: creamy tahini, crumbled feta cheese, fragrant dried oregano, and a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice. With just 10 minutes of prep and a handful of pantry staples like extra-virgin olive oil, garlic powder, and parsley, this easy recipe comes together effortlessly for a healthy and satisfying side or vegetarian main. Perfect for those following a Mediterranean diet or looking for a creative way to enjoy sweet potatoes, this dish is a vibrant and nutrient-rich crowd-pleaser. Serve warm and savor the blend of earthy, tangy, and herby goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces medium sweet potatoes
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Poke each sweet potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 3

Lightly coat the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the sea salt and black pepper.

Step 4

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack with a baking sheet on the lower rack to catch any drippings.

Step 5

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 6

While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the Mediterranean topping by mixing the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with garlic powder and dried oregano in a small bowl.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and lightly mash the flesh with a fork, without removing it from the skin.

Step 9

Drizzle the seasoned olive oil mixture over the mashed sweet potato.

Step 10

Top each sweet potato half with a generous amount of crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of tahini.

Step 11

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice over all the sweet potatoes.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired simple baked sweet potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(709.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1090.2

Total Fat 58.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53.4mg	0%
Sodium 2489.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g	0%
Total Sugars 22.9g
Protein 26.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2788.9mg	0%
Iron 10720.4mg	0%
Potassium 2277.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.8%

Protein: 9.7%

Carbs: 42.5%