🍠🌿 Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Avocado, Mushroom & Feta
(Mediterranean Style)
📝 Description
These Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a nourishing Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring roasted sweet potatoes filled with sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. Rich in fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based nutrients, this dish is satisfying yet light—perfect for a wholesome lunch, dinner, or meatless main.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Sweet Potatoes
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4 medium sweet potatoes
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Filling
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1½ cups mushrooms, sliced
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2 cups fresh spinach
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½ tsp dried oregano or thyme
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Toppings
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1 ripe avocado, diced
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½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
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Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
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Lemon juice (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Sweet Potatoes
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Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F.
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Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and rub lightly with olive oil and salt.
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Roast for 40–50 minutes until tender.
2️⃣ Prepare the Filling
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until golden.
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Stir in spinach and herbs; cook until just wilted. Season to taste.
3️⃣ Assemble
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Slice sweet potatoes open lengthwise and gently fluff the inside.
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Spoon mushroom-spinach mixture into each potato.
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Top with avocado and feta cheese.
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Finish with herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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As a vegetarian main dish
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With a Mediterranean chickpea salad
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Alongside grilled chicken or fish
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Great for meal prep or lunch bowls
🧠 Nutrition Highlights
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High in fiber and antioxidants
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Healthy fats from avocado and olive oil
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Calcium and protein from feta
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Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I make this vegan?
Yes. Skip feta or replace it with vegan feta or tahini drizzle.
Q: Can I cook sweet potatoes faster?
Yes. Microwave 8–10 minutes, then finish in the oven for texture.
Q: Can I add protein?
Absolutely. Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or lentils.
Q: Do avocados brown?
Add avocado just before serving or toss with lemon juice.
Q: Can I store leftovers?
Store filling and potatoes separately in the fridge for 3 days.
Q: Is this good for weight loss?
Yes—filling, nutrient-dense, and balanced when portioned.
