Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe
This Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe is a deliciously satisfying plant-based meal featuring oven-baked sweet potatoes filled with a rich mixture of sautéed mushrooms, garlic spinach, and creamy tahini. The natural sweetness of the soft-baked sweet potatoes pairs perfectly with the savory, garlicky filling, making it an ideal hearty breakfast, lunch, or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 small sweet potatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 60g spinach
- 1 heaped tbsp tahini
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ a small lemon
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Optional Garnishes
- Toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts
- A drizzle of extra tahini or olive oil
- Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme
Instructions
- Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 180°C (fan) / 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Wash the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a knife to allow steam to escape. Place them on the tray and bake for about 40 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the Creamy Mushroom & Spinach Filling: When the sweet potatoes have about 10 minutes left to bake, heat a dash of olive oil or water in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced mushrooms, and crushed garlic. Sauté until the mushrooms release their juices and turn golden brown. Stir in the spinach, tahini, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the spinach wilts and the mixture becomes creamy. Finish with lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne pepper if desired, stirring to combine.
- Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes: Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Slice each potato lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork to create space for the filling. Spoon the creamy mushroom and spinach mixture generously into each sweet potato.
- Serve & Enjoy: Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts, a drizzle of tahini or olive oil, and fresh herbs such as parsley or thyme. Serve warm as a nutritious and comforting meal.
Notes
- For Extra Protein: Add cooked chickpeas or tofu crumbles to the mushroom and spinach filling.
- Want More Creaminess? Stir in vegan cream cheese or coconut yogurt into the filling mixture.
- Prefer a Crunch? Sprinkle with crushed walnuts, pecans, or sesame seeds before serving.
- For More Flavor: Add smoked paprika or a splash of soy sauce to the mushroom mixture while sautéing.
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