Description
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:
4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
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Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet, pricking each potato a few times with a fork. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and season with a pinch of salt. Roast for 40-50 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft and easily pierced with a fork.
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Prepare the Filling:
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While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until they release their moisture and become golden brown.
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Add Garlic and Spinach:
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Add the minced garlic to the skillet with the mushrooms and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and dried oregano, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and is evenly distributed with the mushrooms and garlic.
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Stuff the Sweet Potatoes:
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Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut a slit down the center of each sweet potato and gently fluff the insides with a fork. Divide the spinach, mushroom, and garlic mixture among the sweet potatoes, stuffing them generously.
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Add the Feta:
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Crumble feta cheese over the stuffed sweet potatoes for an extra burst of flavor. If you like, you can return the stuffed potatoes to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese and heat everything through.
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Serve and Enjoy:
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Serve the stuffed sweet potatoes warm. You can garnish with additional herbs, like fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
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Notes
Tip: To speed up cooking, microwave the sweet potatoes instead of roasting them. Prick them with a fork and microwave for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
Storage: Leftover stuffed sweet potatoes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes or bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Substitutions: You can substitute feta cheese with goat cheese, ricotta, or shredded mozzarella if you prefer a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes (roasting sweet potatoes)
- Category: Main Course, Vegetarian, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired