Mediterranean Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 36 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 600 g sweet potatoes (4 small); 400 g canned chickpeas (1 1/2 cups, drained and rinsed); 10 ml olive oil (2 tsp); 5 g ground cumin (1 tsp); 5 g smoked paprika (1 tsp); 2 g fine salt (1/4 tsp); 350 g plain fat-free Greek yogurt (1 1/2 cups); 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp); 5 g garlic (1 clove, minced); 100 g feta cheese (3/4 cup, crumbled); 30 g pumpkin seeds (1/4 cup, toasted); 10 g fresh parsley (1/2 cup, chopped)

Prep: 16minCook: 20min4 servingsMedium412 cal / servingMediterranean

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A delicious Mediterranean Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato packed with 23g of protein per serving and just 412 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 36 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

23g protein of choice
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups vegetables
1 cup grain or base
3 cloves garlic
Seasoning to taste
Salt and pepper
Fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 6 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Combine with grain base and toss to mix.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 412 kcal

Protein: 22.6g

Fat: 13.9g

Carbs: 52.2g

Fiber: 9.6g

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