🥑 Spinach, Mushroom & Avocado Loaded Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45–60 minutes
Total time: about 1 hour
🛒 Ingredients
For the sweet potatoes
4 medium sweet potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the spinach & mushroom filling
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ small onion, finely diced
4 cups fresh spinach
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, optional
For topping
1 large ripe avocado, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese, optional
Juice of ½ lime
A drizzle of hot sauce, optional
👩🍳 Instructions
Bake the sweet potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce each several times with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45–60 minutes, or until completely tender when pierced with a knife.
Prepare the filling:
While the potatoes bake, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and mushrooms. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are browned and their moisture has evaporated.
Add the garlic, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30–60 seconds.
Add the spinach a handful at a time. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
Stuff the potatoes:
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Slice each potato lengthwise, being careful not to cut all the way through.
Gently fluff the inside with a fork. Divide the spinach and mushroom mixture among the potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese if using.
Return to the oven for 3–5 minutes, just until the cheese melts.
Add the avocado:
Top each potato with diced avocado, feta, cilantro or parsley, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Finish with hot sauce if desired and serve immediately.
🌟 Easy Add-Ins
More protein: add chickpeas, black beans, shredded chicken, or cooked lentils.
Creamier: drizzle with Greek yogurt or tahini sauce.
Extra crunch: sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds or chopped walnuts.
Vegan: skip the cheese or use a plant-based cheese.
Tip: Add the avocado after baking, rather than before, so it stays fresh, creamy, and bright.
