Mediterranean Sweet Potato Melt

Mediterranean Sweet Potato Melt is a vibrant vegetarian dish that balances sweet roasted potato with salty olives, juicy tomatoes and creamy cheese. A squeeze of lime and fresh parsley lift the flavours and keep the dish bright. It works beautifully as a light lunch or satisfying meat-free supper.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings Main Dish

Ingredients

2 large sweet potatoes
100 g cream cheese
80 g olives pitted lack or green sliced
150 g cherry tomatoes halved
2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
1 medium lime cut into wedges
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Scrub the sweet potatoes and pat them dry. Pierce each one several times with a knife. Rub the skins with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper.
2 large sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp olive oil, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper
Place the sweet potatoes on the tray. Bake for 45–55 minutes until soft in the centre. A knife should slide in easily without resistance.
While the potatoes cook, prepare the topping. Slice the olives and halve the cherry tomatoes. Chop the parsley finely.
80 g olives, 150 g cherry tomatoes, 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Once the sweet potatoes are tender, remove them from the oven. Let them rest for five minutes so they are easier to handle.
Cut a slit along the top of each potato. Gently press the ends to open them fully. Fluff the inside with a fork.
Spoon cream cheese into the centre of each potato. The heat will soften it naturally.
100 g cream cheese
Scatter the sliced olives and tomatoes over the top. Season lightly with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Return the potatoes to the oven for 5–8 minutes. This warms the topping and allows the cream cheese to melt slightly.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle generously with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with a wedge of lime on the side. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the top just before eating.
1 medium lime

Equipment

Notes

Cook’s Tips:

For extra indulgence, add a small handful of grated cheddar before the final bake.

If you prefer a sharper finish, mix a little lime zest into the cream cheese before spooning it on.

Choose firm sweet potatoes of similar size so they cook evenly.

This dish celebrates contrast and balance. The sweetness of the potato meets salty olives and creamy cheese, while lime keeps everything fresh and lively. It is simple food done properly — and that always wins in my kitchen.

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