Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
These stuffed sweet potato boats are loaded with spiced ground lamb, fresh herbs, and tangy goat cheese, making a healthy, flavorful, and easy meal!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 442kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (plus extra for seasoning potatoes)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (plus extra for seasoning potatoes)
- ½ small onion (diced)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ½ lb ground lamb
- 1 tablespoon gyro seasoning
- 2 tablespoon pine nuts
- 2 tablespoon mint (chopped)
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- pomegranate syrup (optional)
Instructions
Roast Sweet Potatoes
- Scrub sweet potatoes, then slice them in half. Spray or drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and black pepper. Place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet, then roast in a preheated 425°F oven for 40 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Prepare Filling
- In a medium skillet, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and lamb. Season with salt, black pepper, and gyro seasoning. Cook until the lamb is browned.
Toast Pine Nuts
- Toast pine nuts in a small skillet until golden brown. If they are still in their shell, remove shells after toasting.
Assemble Boats
- Scoop a little flesh out from each sweet potato half to make room for the filling. Fill each boat generously with lamb mixture. Sprinkle with crumbled goat cheese, toasted pine nuts, and chopped mint. Drizzle with pomegranate molasses or with this balsamic vinegar glaze.
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Notes
- It can be tricky to cut raw sweet potatoes in half. So, optionally, you can bake them whole, then slice them in half. However, the baking time will need to be adjusted.
- Swap lamb for ground beef or turkey for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat stuffed baked sweet potatoes, wrap them in foil and reheat in an air fryer or oven at 375°F for 10 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g
