Spinach and Feta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
These Spinach and Feta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a healthy and delicious meal, perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy feta and nutrient-rich spinach perfectly complement the natural sweetness of the potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 5 ounces fresh spinach
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and prick them several times with a fork.
- Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until soft.
- While sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in feta cheese, red onion, and toasted pine nuts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once sweet potatoes are cooked, slice them lengthwise and carefully scoop out some of the flesh, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
- Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh and add it to the spinach and feta mixture.
- Spoon the spinach and feta mixture back into the sweet potato skins.
- Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try adding a drizzle of balsamic glaze before serving.