Description
These stuffed sweet potatoes with spinach, feta & lemon-herb drizzle are the perfect mix of cozy and fresh. Roasted sweet potatoes turn soft and caramel-sweet, while the spinach-feta filling adds savory depth. A bright, zesty drizzle of lemon and herbs ties it all together. Simple enough for weeknights but fancy-looking enough for company.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (~1.2 kg total)
- 150 g fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 100 g feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp (30 g) olive oil
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lemon-Herb Drizzle
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or mint as alternative)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, and place on a baking sheet. Roast 45–55 minutes until tender.
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While potatoes bake, heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant.
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Stir in spinach and cook 2–3 minutes, just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
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In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, zest, olive oil, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper to make the drizzle.
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Once potatoes are cooked, cut a slit down the center and gently fluff the inside with a fork.
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Stuff each potato with spinach mixture, sprinkle with feta, and drizzle with lemon-herb sauce before serving.
Notes
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Don’t skip roasting time—sweet potatoes need the full bake for that soft, caramelized inside.
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Sub spinach with kale, chard, or arugula if that’s what you have.
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Want protein? Add chickpeas or shredded chicken to the spinach mixture.
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The lemon-herb drizzle also works as a salad dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Vegetarian
- Method: Baking + Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg