Description
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a deliciously comforting dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a luscious filling of sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and rich cream cheese. This recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also provides a wholesome meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 lbs)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese (regular or low-fat)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them with a fork.
- Place pricked sweet potatoes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 45-50 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced onions until golden brown, then add minced garlic and chopped mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in cream cheese and vegetable broth until creamy.
- Sprinkle in agar-agar powder while stirring continuously to thicken the filling. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat.
- Once sweet potatoes are roasted, slice them open lengthwise and fill with the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture. Return to the oven for a few minutes to warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg