Spinach and Feta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Baked sweet potatoes filled with a savory blend of spinach, feta, herbs, lemon, and sun-dried tomatoes. A simple, elegant, and satisfying vegetarian dish.
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes rinsed and scrubbed
- 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Using a fork, pierce each sweet potato several times to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake the Sweet Potatoes
- Place the sweet potatoes directly on the middle rack of the oven. For easier cleanup, position a foil-lined baking sheet on the rack below to catch any drips. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce through the center. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly until safe to handle.
Prepare the Spinach Filling
- While the sweet potatoes bake, use paper towels or a clean kitchen towel to press as much excess moisture as possible from the thawed spinach. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained spinach, chopped cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, crumbled feta, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir the mixture until well blended.
Scoop and Mix the Potato Flesh
- Once the sweet potatoes have cooled slightly, slice each one lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the cooked sweet potato, leaving the skins intact to create a shell. Add the scooped-out flesh to the spinach mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
Stuff and Bake Again
- Evenly divide the filling among the sweet potato shells, mounding slightly. Place the filled sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and return to the oven. Bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free. However, it is essential to ensure that all ingredients—particularly the feta cheese and sun-dried tomatoes—are certified gluten-free and free from cross-contamination, as some brands may contain additives or be processed in shared facilities.