Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Mediterranean Quinoa

Vegan Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Mediterranean Quinoa

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes

1 tablespoon of olive oil

2 cups spinach

1/2 cup canned chickpeas

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)

2 tablespoons calamata olives (chopped)

1 cup cooked quinoa

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Salt and pepper to taste

to decorate

1 tablespoon tahini

1 teaspoon lemon juice

A pinch of salt and pepper

1 to 2 tablespoons of water to dilute

green onions

red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and put in a baking dish. Bake until soft and the knife glides easily into the flesh, about 35 - 45 minutes depending on size.
2. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa mixture by heating the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the rest of the ingredients (spinach to salt and pepper) and fry until warm. Keep warm until sweet potatoes are cooked.
3. When the sweet potato is soft, remove it from the oven and let it cool for several minutes. After cooling, transfer them to a plate, separate them with a sharp knife and a spoon of quinoa in the center.
4. Beat together tahini, lemon, salt, pepper and water, then pour over sweet potatoes. Garnish with fresh onions and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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