⏱ 35 min totalMediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes
Per 1 serving · 290 g · 14 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein9.6g14% of calories
- Carbs47g66% of calories
- Fat6.3g20% of calories
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes (290 g) has 274 calories, with 9.6 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 6.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (66% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (38% DV), Vitamin A (106% DV) and Vitamin K (56% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber38%
- Vitamin A106%
- Vitamin K56%
- Vitamin B669%
- Pantothenic acid29%
- Iron43%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C14%
- Thiamine14%
- Folate (B9)16%
- Choline10%
- Calcium11%
- Potassium16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 sweetpotato, 5" long Sweet potato
½ cup Chickpeas
½ tsp Olive oil
⅛ tsp, ground Cumin seed
⅛ tsp Cilantro
⅛ tsp Cinnamon
⅛ tsp Paprika- 🥄¼ dash Salt
1 tbsp Hummus
¼ tsp Dill weed
¼ tbsp Lemon juice
¾ cloves, minced Garlic
¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped or sliced Cherry tomatoes
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parsley
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with foil.
- 2
Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes, then cut them in half lengthwise for faster cooking.
- 3
Toss the rinsed and drained chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, and salt. Spread them on the foil-lined baking sheet.
- 4
Rub the sweet potatoes with a bit of olive oil and place them face down on the same baking sheet, or use another sheet if needed.
- 5
While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are roasting, prepare the sauce by whisking together hummus, minced garlic, lemon juice, and dill. Add water to thin if needed and adjust seasonings to taste.
- 6
Prepare the parsley-tomato topping by tossing cherry tomatoes and parsley with lemon juice and set aside to marinate.
- 7
Once the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and chickpeas are golden brown, about 25 minutes, remove from the oven.
- 8
For serving, flip the potatoes flesh-side up and gently smash the insides. Top with chickpeas, sauce, and parsley-tomato garnish. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (290 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 951 μg | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 67 μg | 56% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 69% |
| Folate (B9) | 65 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 29% |
| Choline | 57 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 110 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 83 mg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 197 mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 67% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 11,387 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.3 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 290 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.5 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 16 g | — |
| Sucrose | 3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 274 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 52minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes?
One serving of Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes (1 serving) has 274 calories, which works out to 94 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes high in protein?
Not especially. It has 9.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 66% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes?
505 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Mediterranean Baked Sweet Potatoes?
5.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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