Servings: 4 potatoes
Calories: 400kcal
Equipment
- oven
- skillet
- Baking tray
- Fork
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 units Sweet potatoes Baked until tender.
For the Filling
- 1 lb Lean ground beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or meat alternatives.
- 8 oz Fresh champignons Cremini or portobello mushrooms can be used.
- 3 cups Fresh spinach Frozen spinach can be used in a pinch.
- 1 medium Yellow or white onion
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
For the Toppings
- 1 cup Grated cheese Mozzarella or cheddar recommended.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and pierce them with a fork. Bake on a tray for 45-60 minutes until tender.
- Sauté onions and garlic in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of olive oil until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Brown the ground beef, then add mushrooms and cook until softened, around 4-5 minutes.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg before removing from heat.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh. Mix with the beef filling and half the cheese.
- Stuff the sweet potato halves with the mixture, top with remaining cheese, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Optional: Garnish with fresh herbs for added flavor. Always check sweet potatoes with a fork for tenderness before removing them from the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 1potato | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 20000IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 4mg
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