Baked Haroset-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet potatoes baked until tender and filled with a spiced haroset mixture of apples, nuts, and cinnamon—a fresh take on a Passover classic. This middle eastern-inspired passover (vegetarian) ready in about 85 minutes pairs large sweet potatoes, granny smith apples, chopped walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 70 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pierce 4 large sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife.
  2. Step 2: While the sweet potatoes bake, combine 2 medium peeled and diced granny smith apples, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup red wine, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tsp orange zest in a bowl. Stir well to blend flavors and set aside.
  3. Step 3: When sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each lengthwise and gently scoop out some flesh to create a cavity, reserving the scooped flesh.
  4. Step 4: Mix the reserved sweet potato flesh into the haroset mixture to bind it slightly. Spoon the haroset filling generously back into each sweet potato cavity.
  5. Step 5: Return stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until heated through and the filling is aromatic.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Haroset-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes take to make?

Total time is about 85 minutes (15 min prep + 70 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Haroset-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large sweet potatoes from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Haroset-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Haroset-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

Is Baked Haroset-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes vegetarian?

Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.

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