Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

with Mediterranean-Style Quinoa

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 45m
Total Time: 55m
Temp.: 400 ºF
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (12 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

423
Calories
2g
Fat
63g
Carbohydrates
13g
Protein
11g
Fiber
379mg
Sodium
Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Recipe Description

These Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes fit nicely into the Mediterranean diet thanks to healthy vegetables, nutrient-dense quinoa, and savory add-ins, like sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives. Don’t be intimidated by the ingredient list length – this stuffed sweet potato recipe comes together quickly. Baked in the oven and topped with Mediterranean-style quinoa and a drizzle of lemon-tahini dressing to finish, these sweet potatoes are fantastic. Pair these with a salad for an easy and healthy dinner, or serve as a side to your main.

Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and rub all over with olive oil. Bake the potatoes until tender. In the meantime, make the quinoa stuffing and lemon-tahini dressing. For this recipe, you’ll need 1 cup cooked quinoa. If you don’t have any leftover quinoa, you can cook the quinoa while the potatoes bake. It’s easy. Cover ⅓ cup rinsed quinoa with ⅔ cup water. Turn the heat to high, and bring the quinoa to a boil. Once at a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and simmer the quinoa until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, place the lid on, and leave covered for 5 minutes. When the potatoes are ready, transfer the vegetables to a plate. Split the sweet potatoes open and top with the quinoa stuffing and a drizzle of the tahini dressing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and red pepper flakes. Enjoy!

To make the Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven

    Preheat your oven to 400 ºF.

  2. 2

    Prepare sweet potatoes

    1 min
    Step 2 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Pierce 2 sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a parchment-lined sheet. Rub the sweet potatoes with ½ tablespoon olive oil.

  3. 3

    Bake

    45 min
    Step 3 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Bake the sweet potatoes until soft and a knife slides into the flesh easily for 35 to 45 minutes, depending on their size.

  4. 4

    Make quinoa stuffing: Heat oil and cook garlic

    2 min
    Step 4 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Add spinach

    2 min
    Step 5 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Add in 2 cups spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add chickpeas and quinoa

    1 min
    Step 6 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Stir in ½ cup chickpeas and 1 cup cooked quinoa and let heat through, about 1 minute.

  7. 7

    Add remaining ingredients

    1 min
    Step 7 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Stir in ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon dried dill, ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, and salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and keep warm.

  8. 8

    Split open sweet potatoes

    1 min
    Step 8 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven, transfer to a plate, and split them open.

  9. 9

    Prepare lemon-tahini dressing

    1 min
    Step 9 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon tahini, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 pinch salt, 1 pinch black pepper, and 1-2 tablespoons water until smooth.

  10. 10

    Assemble

    1 min
    Step 10 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Divide the prepared quinoa stuffing between two sweet potatoes. Drizzle the lemon-tahini dressing over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley leaves and red pepper flakes.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Looking for some veggie inspo? This easy recipe for Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is just it! Easy, cozy, and healthy, it’s a delicious recipe you will love to enjoy, vegan or not. Let us know if you give this recipe a try. And remember to tag us @cookmerecipes on Instagram – we love seeing your creations!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Zoe
December 27, 2024
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I just made these Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for my dinner club, and they were a hit! The combination of quinoa and sun-dried tomatoes is so tasty, I was amazed! It was super easy, too. Perfect for impressing friends while keeping it healthy. Definitely making this again.

HappyHeidi
September 21, 2024
Verified

Superb! My kids couldn’t get enough of these stuffed sweet potatoes. We had a family night cooking together, and everyone loved adding their toppings. So colorful and delicious! This recipe is definetly going into our regular rotation. Thanks for an easy and healthy meal!

Frank
September 12, 2024
Verified

I just made the Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for my family, and they loved it! It was so easy to prepare and packed with flavors. A perfect healthy meal for us.

Hannah Smith
August 27, 2024
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These Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are such a hit at our family dinners! My kids love them, especially with the tangy tahini dressing! Easy to prepare after a busy day.

Diane
August 7, 2024
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Absolutely loved these sweet potatoes! My kids ask for them weekly.

Amy
August 5, 2024
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Absolutely love these! Made 'em for the fam and they gobbled 'em up! So yum!

Walter
August 1, 2024
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These Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are simply great! I made them for a family dinner, and they were a big hit. My kids loved helping me mash the sweet potatoes, and we all enjoyed the delicious quinoa stuffing. It’s healthy and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights!

Tina
March 21, 2024
Verified

So incredibly tasty!

Gina
March 9, 2024
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I made these Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes last night for my family and they loved them. My kids couldn't get enough of the quinoa stuffing. It was so easy to prepare, and I felt great serving something healthy. We paired it with a side salad, and it made for a perfect dinner. Definitely a new favorite.

David Johnson
February 8, 2024
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Fantastic! My wife and I made these for our dinner party, and everyone loved them! They were super easy to make and bursting with flavor. Will definitely make again!

David Anderson
January 11, 2024
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Fantastic! My wife and I whipped these up for date night, and they stole the show. So flavorful and easy to make!

Athina
November 22, 2023
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Really tasty and amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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