Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe

For lovers of healthy and tasty cuisine, here is a recipe for sweet potatoes stuffed with chickpeas, fresh herbs, tomatoes and feta, accompanied by a lemon vinaigrette.

This recipe is inspired by " blue zones ", regions of the world where there is an exceptionally high concentration of people who are healthy and live longer than average. These regions are characterized by a healthy lifestyle, a balanced diet and community lifestyle habits.

Ingredients for the stuffed sweet potato recipe

• 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
• 1 can of chickpeas (398ml), rinsed and drained
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 100g crumbled feta
• A bunch of fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, basil), finely chopped
• The juice of a lemon
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparing the stuffed sweet potato recipe

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Prick them in several places with a fork, then place them on a baking tray covered with parchment paper.

Place the sweet potatoes in the oven and cook for about 45 to 50 minutes, until tender. Check their cooking by inserting the tip of a knife.

Meanwhile, prepare the garnish. In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, tomatoes, crumbled feta and chopped fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

In a small bowl, prepare the vinaigrette by mixing the lemon juice with the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.

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

Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise.

Fill each sweet potato half with the mixture of chickpeas, tomatoes, feta and fresh herbs.

Drizzle the stuffed sweet potatoes with the lemon vinaigrette.

Serve immediately!