Description
Warm, rich, and packed with flavor, these Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a comforting dish that’s surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for quick dinners, hearty lunches, or a show-stopping vegetarian side, this easy recipe combines tender roasted sweet potatoes with a creamy, garlicky mushroom-spinach filling. It’s a fantastic addition to your collection of healthy snack ideas, dinner ideas, or meatless food ideas that don’t skimp on satisfaction. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast-for-dinner, an easy dinner recipe, or a nourishing plant-based comfort meal, this dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 cups fresh spinach
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1/2 cup heavy cream or plant-based cream
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
2. While sweet potatoes bake, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sauté for 6-8 minutes until golden.
3. Stir in garlic and shallots. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Lower the heat. Pour in cream and add Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to thicken. Adjust seasoning.
6. Slice sweet potatoes in half, fluff the flesh slightly, and top with the creamy mushroom-spinach mixture. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream or cashew cream.
Don’t overcrowd the mushrooms—sauté in batches if needed to avoid steaming.
The dish reheats well, making it perfect for meal prep or next-day lunches.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: easy recipe, dinner ideas, healthy snack, quick vegetarian meal, stuffed sweet potatoes