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Sweet Potato Boats with Spinach, Feta & Lemon Herb Finish
Posted: 6/27/2026
Ingredients
- 2–4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 150 g feta, crumbled
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Method
- Roast halved sweet potatoes at 200°C for 30–40 mins until soft.
- Sauté onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic.
- Stir in oregano and thyme.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Mix in feta, lemon zest, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- Fill the roasted sweet potatoes.
- Return to oven for 10 minutes until warmed through.
- Finish with fresh parsley and extra lemon if needed.
Flavour Profile
Bright, salty, and herbaceous — similar comfort level to your eggplant version, but fresher and lighter.
2. Sweet Potato Boats with Chickpeas & Creamy Tahini Drizzle (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2–4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup chickpeas (drained)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
Tahini Drizzle
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 tbsp water (to thin)
- Pinch salt
Method
- Roast sweet potatoes at 200°C for 30–40 mins.
- Sauté onion, then garlic in olive oil.
- Add chickpeas and spices, cook until slightly crisp.
- Lightly mash some chickpeas for texture.
- Stir through fresh coriander.
- Fill sweet potatoes with mixture.
- Mix tahini, lemon, water, and salt until smooth.
- Drizzle over just before serving.
Flavour Profile
Warm, smoky, and slightly nutty with a creamy finish — a bit more depth and richness.