These stuffed sweet potatoes are a delicious and healthy meal, filled with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, and crumbled feta. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner, they provide a great balance of flavors and are sure to please any palate!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Side Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup (225g) fresh spinach
- 1 cup (100g) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Bake Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick them a few times with a fork.
- Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tender.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Stuff the Sweet Potatoes:
- Once baked, carefully slice each sweet potato lengthwise and gently fluff the flesh with a fork.
- Spoon the spinach and mushroom mixture into the sweet potatoes.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
Optional Garnish:
- Add a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve warm as a healthy main dish or side dish.
Notes
- This dish is a great vegetarian option, but you can also add grilled chicken or turkey for extra protein.
- You can make the filling ahead of time and stuff the potatoes just before serving to save time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg