Description
Comfort meets Mediterranean flair in these hearty stuffed sweet potatoes, blending earthy mushrooms, tender spinach, and tangy feta. Rich flavors and wholesome ingredients promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sweet potatoes (medium)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion (small, diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 8 ounces mushrooms (sliced, button or cremini)
- 4 cups spinach (fresh)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
- 0.5 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- Feta cheese (extra, for garnish)
- Parsley (fresh)
- Balsamic glaze or olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Thoroughly scrub sweet potatoes and perforate with fork. Position on baking sheet in preheated oven at 400F (200C), roasting for 45-50 minutes until completely tender.
- Vegetable Sauté: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium temperature. Caramelize onions until translucent, quickly incorporate minced garlic. Introduce mushrooms, allowing them to brown and tenderize for 5-6 minutes. Gently fold in spinach, cooking until delicately wilted. Season mixture with salt, pepper, and aromatic thyme.
- Potato Transformation: After roasting, allow potatoes to cool momentarily. Slice lengthwise and delicately fluff interior with fork, creating a welcoming cavity for vegetable medley.
- Final Composition: Generously distribute sautéed vegetable mixture into potato vessels. Crown with crumbled feta cheese. Optional embellishment includes additional feta, fresh parsley, or elegant balsamic glaze drizzle.
Notes
- Use a fork to create small holes in sweet potatoes before baking to prevent potential bursting and ensure even cooking.
- Pat mushrooms dry before sautéing to achieve proper browning and prevent watery filling.
- Add spinach last and cook briefly to maintain vibrant color and prevent overcooking, preserving nutrients and texture.
- Crumble feta sparingly to complement, not overpower, the earthy mushroom and sweet potato flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg