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Loaded Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes

Loaded Mediterranean Sweet Potatoes

Rufus Dewanou
Roasted sweet potatoes brushed with miso honey butter and loaded with paprika chickpeas, roasted red onion, tomato parsley salad, lightly pickled cucumber, creamy Greek sauce, and feta.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Recipe Type Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 675 kcal

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • Second baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chef knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Citrus juicer
  • Spoon or pastry brush

Ingredients
  

For the sweet potatoes

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes halved lengthwise, about 900 g total
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil 22 g
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt about 5 g, or to taste

For the tomato parsley salad

  • 2 medium tomatoes diced, about 300 g, or 1 ½ to 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes, about 250 g
  • cup finely diced red onion about 50 g
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley about 30 g
  • Juice of ½ lemon about 1 ½ tablespoons or 22 g
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil 15 g
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 15 g
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt about 2 g, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon sumac optional, about 1 g

For the cucumbers

  • 1 large cucumber cut into small cubes, about 300 g
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt about 2 g
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 30 g

For the roasted chickpeas and onions

  • 2 cans chickpeas 15 ounces each, drained, rinsed, and well dried, about 480 g drained
  • 1 red onion sliced into thick wedges or thick slices, about 150 g
  • 1 ¼ tablespoons olive oil 18 g
  • 1 teaspoon paprika about 2 g
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt about 4 g, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper about 1 g

For the miso honey butter

  • 3 tablespoons butter 42 g
  • 1 tablespoon white or yellow miso 18 g
  • 1 tablespoon honey 21 g
  • 1 garlic clove grated or very finely minced, about 3 g

For serving

  • ½ to ¾ cup creamy Greek sauce about 150 to 180 g
  • ½ cup crumbled feta about 75 g

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Rub the cut sides of the sweet potatoes with olive oil and season with salt. Place them cut side down on a baking sheet.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes, depending on size, until very tender when pierced with a knife and deeply caramelized on the cut side. Start checking at 30 minutes.
  • While the sweet potatoes roast, combine the tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and sumac if using in a bowl. Stir well and let the mixture sit at room temperature so the flavors can meld.
  • Place the cucumber in a bowl and toss with the salt. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Drain off the liquid, lightly rinse if desired, pat dry, then toss with the rice vinegar. Set aside.
  • On a second baking sheet, combine the chickpeas and thick cut red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat.
  • Roast the chickpeas and onion at 425°F for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chickpeas are lightly crisp and the onion is tender and browned at the edges.
  • Near the end of cooking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the miso, honey, and garlic. Whisk until smooth and combined. Warm for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until blended. Do not boil.
  • When the sweet potatoes are done, turn them cut side up. Use a fork to gently poke holes into the flesh and lightly fluff the centers.
  • Spoon or brush the warm miso honey butter over each sweet potato half so it soaks into the flesh.
  • Top each sweet potato half with the roasted chickpeas and onions. Spoon over the tomato parsley salad and the cucumber mixture.
  • Finish with creamy Greek sauce and crumbled feta. Serve warm.

Notes

Chef tips
Dry the chickpeas very well before roasting so they crisp more easily.
Let the tomato parsley salad sit while the potatoes roast. That short rest makes a big difference in flavor.
Use sweet potatoes that are similar in size so they roast at the same pace.
Substitutions
Cherry tomatoes work beautifully in place of diced tomatoes.
You can use parsley and mint together for a fresher topping.
If you do not have sumac, simply leave it out.
If you do not have miso, a small spoonful of tahini will change the flavor but still gives the glaze richness.
Variations
Add chopped olives for a briny finish.
Top with Pickled Red Peppers and Onions for extra acidity and crunch.
Use crumbled goat cheese instead of feta for a softer finish.
Storage and reheating
Store the sweet potatoes, roasted chickpeas and onions, and fresh toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat the sweet potatoes and chickpea mixture in a 375°F oven until warm, then top with the cold salad, cucumber, sauce, and feta.
Make ahead guidance
Roast the sweet potatoes and chickpeas up to 2 days ahead.
Mix the tomato parsley salad a few hours ahead.
Salt and vinegar the cucumbers the day you plan to serve for the best texture.
Serving ideas
Serve with extra creamy Greek sauce on the side.
Pair with a simple green salad or a platter of grilled vegetables.
This is also excellent with a spoonful of The 5 House Sauces We Rely On if you want to switch up the flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 555gCalories: 675kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 21gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13.5gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1272mgPotassium: 1448mgFiber: 16gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1321IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 5.7mg
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