Description
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach and Mushrooms are hearty, wholesome, and full of flavor. With caramelized mushrooms, garlicky spinach, and creamy sweet potatoes, this vegetarian dish makes a nourishing dinner or side that’s both cozy and elegant.
Ingredients
4 medium sweet potatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
3 cups fresh spinach
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or feta cheese (optional)
Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub sweet potatoes and pierce each a few times with a fork.
2. Bake directly on the oven rack or on a baking sheet for 40–45 minutes, until tender.
3. While baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4. Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are browned.
5. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
6. Slice each sweet potato lengthwise and gently mash the inside with a fork. Spoon in the spinach-mushroom mixture and top with cheese if desired.
7. Return to oven for 5–10 minutes to melt the cheese.
8. Serve warm and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a vegan version, skip the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
Add chickpeas or lentils to the filling for extra protein.
Drizzle with tahini sauce or balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
These make a great meal-prep option and reheat beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Vegetarian, Dinner, Healthy Recipes
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
Keywords: Stuffed Sweet Potatoes, Spinach Mushroom Filling, Vegetarian Dinner, Healthy Comfort Food, Baked Sweet Potato Recipe