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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach

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A simple and healthy recipe for stuffed sweet potatoes filled with spinach and other savory ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large sweet potatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
  3. While the sweet potatoes are baking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  5. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, a handful at a time, stirring until it wilts.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese, salt, and pepper.
  7. Once the sweet potatoes are cooked, let them cool slightly. Cut each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a border to create a “boat.”
  8. Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh and mix it with the spinach and feta mixture.
  9. Spoon the filling back into the sweet potato shells.
  10. Return the stuffed sweet potatoes to the oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through and the top is lightly golden.

Notes

  • You can add other ingredients to the filling, such as cooked chicken, beans, or other vegetables.
  • For a vegan option, omit the feta cheese or use a vegan alternative.

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Keywords: stuffed sweet potatoes, spinach, healthy, vegetarian, dinner, side dish

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