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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Mushroom, and Feta


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  • Author: Julie
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Savory, satisfying, and wholesome—these stuffed sweet potatoes are loaded with sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, creamy mashed sweet potato, and tangy feta. Finished with crunchy French fried onions and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, this vegetarian dish makes the perfect cozy dinner or hearty side.


Ingredients

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  • 2 medium sweet potatoes

  • ½ sweet yellow onion, chopped

  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced

  • 3 cups fresh spinach

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • French fried onions (to taste)

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • 1 tbsp butter (plus 1 tbsp for mashing)

  • 1 tbsp dried oregano

  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

  • Fresh thyme (to taste)

  • Balsamic glaze (optional, for drizzling)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Wash sweet potatoes and pierce each several times with a fork. Bake directly on the oven rack for 45–60 minutes, until fork-tender.

  3. While potatoes bake, heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  4. Add chopped onion and mushrooms. Sauté until soft and golden brown, about 6–8 minutes.

  5. Add spinach, garlic powder, oregano, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Cook until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.

  6. Once sweet potatoes are cooked, carefully slice them open lengthwise. Scoop out a portion of the flesh and mash with 1 tbsp butter, salt, and pepper to taste. Return mashed filling to each potato base.

  7. Top with the mushroom-spinach mixture and crumbled feta cheese.

  8. Garnish with French fried onions and a drizzle of balsamic glaze if using. Add fresh thyme to taste.

  9. Serve warm.

Notes

Swap spinach for kale or arugula if desired.

For a vegan version, skip the feta and butter or replace with plant-based alternatives.

You can prep the filling while the potatoes bake to save time.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired