Description
Delicious and nutritious stuffed sweet potatoes filled with sautéed spinach, mushrooms, garlic, and topped with creamy feta cheese. This baked dish is perfect as a wholesome vegetarian meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with wholesome flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Filling
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (button mushrooms or cremini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or fresh)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, pat dry, and pierce each a few times with a fork. Rub them with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes until tender.
- Sauté the Filling: While the sweet potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until they release moisture and turn golden brown.
- Add Garlic and Spinach: Stir in minced garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook another 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and let cool slightly. Slice each lengthwise without cutting through completely. Gently fluff the flesh with a fork to create space.
- Fill and Top: Spoon the spinach and mushroom mixture into each sweet potato. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Optional Reheat: For warm filling and melted feta, place the stuffed sweet potatoes back in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute feta with goat cheese or omit for a dairy-free version.
- For a spicier kick, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- To make it vegan, replace feta with a plant-based cheese or nutritional yeast.
- Sweet potatoes can be cooked in advance to save time on busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
