Description
This delicious Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake is a perfect combination of roasted sweet potatoes, savory spinach, and a creamy egg filling. Topped with optional feta cheese, this bake is a great vegetarian dish for any occasion. Serve it as a wholesome breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
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The Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large Sweet Potatoes (about 2 lbs / 900g), peeled and thinly sliced (about 1/4-inch thick)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
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The Spinach Filling:
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 medium Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 10 oz (283g) Fresh Spinach, washed and chopped (or 10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1/4 cup (50g) Feta Cheese, crumbled (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- Pinch of Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sliced sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Arrange the sweet potato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until slightly softened.
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Prepare Spinach Filling:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted (about 2-3 minutes, or if using frozen, just heat through).
- Remove from heat and set aside.
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Prepare Egg Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
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Assemble the Bake:
- Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Arrange half of the baked sweet potato slices at the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread the spinach mixture evenly over the sweet potato layer.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese (if using) over the spinach.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the spinach and cheese.
- Arrange the remaining sweet potato slices on top of the egg mixture.
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Bake:
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the egg mixture is set and the top is lightly golden.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let the bake cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This recipe can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Feel free to swap the feta cheese for another cheese of your choice or omit it entirely for a dairy-free version.
- You can also add other veggies to the filling, such as bell peppers or mushrooms, for extra flavor and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg