Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato
Dive into this hearty Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato, bursting with flavor and nutrition! Each bite is a delightful blend of creamy feta, zesty olives, and vibrant spinach, all nestled in a perfectly roasted sweet potato. Ideal for a satisfying meal that fuels your adventures, this dish is your new go-to for delicious energy!
Prep
15
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 4 sweet potatoescan substitute with spaghetti squash, eggplant, zucchini, or cauliflower
- 1 tomato, diced
- 3 tablespoons water (45 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7) (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- a large handful dill
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder (7.5 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp oregano (7.5 ml)
- salt and pepper to taste
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sweet paprika (7.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- kalamata olives, finely diced
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes (7.5 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
376
Protein
30g
Carbs
33g
Fat
13g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Bake 4 sweet potatoes in the oven at 375°F for 60 minutes.
- 2
While those bake, make your ground beef by mincing 1 lb of lean ground beef in 1 tbsp of olive or avocado oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, sweet paprika, and chili flakes.
- 3
Dice up your veggies: 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/2 small red onion, and 1 tomato, and finely dice some kalamata olives.
- 4
For the sauce, process together 1/2 cup of greek yogurt with a large handful of dill, the juice of 1 large lemon, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as you wish.
- 5
Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool for a couple of minutes, then slice open and spread apart.
- 6
Add 1 serving of cottage cheese or greek yogurt, 3 to 4 oz of the cooked ground beef, top with your desired amount of veggies, drizzle with the sauce, and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pierce sweet potatoes 3-4 times with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape evenly; this prevents internal pressure buildup and ensures uniform doneness at 375°F in 60 minutes rather than creating dense, undercooked centers.technique3-4 pierces per potato
- ✓Brown the 93/7 ground beef over medium-high heat (350-375°F) for 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, which renders 80% of the intramuscular fat while maintaining a Maillard crust; this develops savory depth that the lean ratio lacks.timing160°F internal temp | 6-8 minutes
- ✓Add the lemon juice to your yogurt-dill sauce just before serving (not during prep) because the citric acid (pH 2-3) destabilizes the yogurt's milk proteins over time, causing separation within 30+ minutes; this keeps the sauce creamy and cohesive.timingAdd within 5 minutes of serving
- ✓Salt your diced Persian cucumbers and red onion separately 3-5 minutes before assembly; the salt draws out 15-20% of their water content via osmosis, concentrating flavor and preventing the potatoes from becoming waterlogged.technique3-5 minutes | 15-20% moisture loss
- ✓Cool the baked sweet potatoes for exactly 3-4 minutes (not longer) before slicing; this allows the skin to set for easier handling while the interior remains warm enough (around 155-160°F) to help the cottage cheese melt slightly into the flesh for better adhesion.timing3-4 minutes cooling | 155-160°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
60
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato
Dive into this hearty Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato, bursting with flavor and nutrition! Each bite is a delightful blend of creamy feta, zesty olives, and vibrant spinach, all nestled in a perfectly roasted sweet potato. Ideal for a satisfying meal that fuels your adventures, this dish is your new go-to for delicious energy!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 2 Persian cucumbers, diced
- juice of 1 large lemon
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 4 sweet potatoescan substitute with spaghetti squash, eggplant, zucchini, or cauliflower
- 1 tomato, diced
- 3 tablespoons water (45 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb lean ground beef (93/7) (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt (120 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 1 tbsp olive or avocado oil (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(6)
- a large handful dill
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder (7.5 ml)
- 1/2 tbsp oregano (7.5 ml)
- salt and pepper to taste
- a pinch of salt and pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sweet paprika (7.5 ml)
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- kalamata olives, finely diced
📦Other(1)
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes (7.5 ml)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
376
Protein
30g
Carbs
33g
Fat
13g
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Bake 4 sweet potatoes in the oven at 375°F for 60 minutes.
- 2
While those bake, make your ground beef by mincing 1 lb of lean ground beef in 1 tbsp of olive or avocado oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, sweet paprika, and chili flakes.
- 3
Dice up your veggies: 2 Persian cucumbers, 1/2 small red onion, and 1 tomato, and finely dice some kalamata olives.
- 4
For the sauce, process together 1/2 cup of greek yogurt with a large handful of dill, the juice of 1 large lemon, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 tbsp of olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Taste and adjust as you wish.
- 5
Once the sweet potatoes are done, let them cool for a couple of minutes, then slice open and spread apart.
- 6
Add 1 serving of cottage cheese or greek yogurt, 3 to 4 oz of the cooked ground beef, top with your desired amount of veggies, drizzle with the sauce, and enjoy.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Pierce sweet potatoes 3-4 times with a fork before baking to allow steam to escape evenly; this prevents internal pressure buildup and ensures uniform doneness at 375°F in 60 minutes rather than creating dense, undercooked centers.technique3-4 pierces per potato
- ✓Brown the 93/7 ground beef over medium-high heat (350-375°F) for 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, which renders 80% of the intramuscular fat while maintaining a Maillard crust; this develops savory depth that the lean ratio lacks.timing160°F internal temp | 6-8 minutes
- ✓Add the lemon juice to your yogurt-dill sauce just before serving (not during prep) because the citric acid (pH 2-3) destabilizes the yogurt's milk proteins over time, causing separation within 30+ minutes; this keeps the sauce creamy and cohesive.timingAdd within 5 minutes of serving
- ✓Salt your diced Persian cucumbers and red onion separately 3-5 minutes before assembly; the salt draws out 15-20% of their water content via osmosis, concentrating flavor and preventing the potatoes from becoming waterlogged.technique3-5 minutes | 15-20% moisture loss
- ✓Cool the baked sweet potatoes for exactly 3-4 minutes (not longer) before slicing; this allows the skin to set for easier handling while the interior remains warm enough (around 155-160°F) to help the cottage cheese melt slightly into the flesh for better adhesion.timing3-4 minutes cooling | 155-160°F