Happy Healthy Hummus Tater
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with the vibrant and wholesome "Happy Healthy Hummus Tater," a delicious fusion of roasted sweet potatoes and Mediterranean-inspired toppings. This easy, plant-based recipe features tender oven-baked sweet potatoes filled with creamy hummus and topped with a refreshing blend of cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and zesty lemon juice. A sprinkle of fresh parsley and a dash of crushed red pepper flakes add a final burst of flavor and color. Perfect as a light, gluten-free main or a hearty side dish, this recipe comes together in under an hour and is sure to please both your taste buds and nutrition goals. Indulge in this satisfying, nutrient-packed dish that's as visually stunning as it is healthy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup plain hummus
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Pierce each potato several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking.
Rub the sweet potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the salt and pepper. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake the sweet potatoes in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
While the sweet potatoes bake, prepare the toppings. Dice the cherry tomatoes and cucumber into small pieces. Finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a small bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper. Set aside.
Once the sweet potatoes are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes.
Slice each sweet potato down the middle lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through the bottom. Gently push the ends of each potato toward the center to open them up slightly, creating a pocket.
Spoon about 1/2 cup of hummus into each sweet potato, spreading it evenly inside the pocket.
Top the hummus with the prepared tomato and cucumber mixture. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Happy Healthy Hummus Tater!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.6 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.6 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3626 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.6 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 25.4 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1289 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
