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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Mushroom, Feta & Rosemary Garnished with Fresh Basil Pesto


  • Author: Caroline Jones
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Description

Cozy, comforting sweet potatoes filled with earthy spinach and mushrooms, topped with feta and fresh basil pesto—an elegant, feel-good classic.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Mushroom-Spinach Filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups mushrooms (baby bella or cremini), sliced

  • 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped

  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ tsp dried)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Toppings:

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or vegan feta)

  • ⅓ cup fresh basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)

  • Optional garnish: chopped parsley, crushed walnuts, or red pepper flakes

For Homemade Basil Pesto (Optional):

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves

  • ¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or Parmesan

  • Salt to taste


Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Pierce each sweet potato with a fork a few times. Rub them lightly with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes, depending on size, until fork-tender and slightly caramelized. Let cool slightly before slicing.

Step 2: Prepare the Pesto (if making from scratch)

In a food processor, blend basil, nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast (or Parmesan), and salt. Slowly drizzle in olive oil until creamy. Set aside.

Step 3: Sauté the Filling

Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, and cook until mushrooms are browned and their liquid has evaporated. Add chopped spinach and rosemary, and cook just until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 4: Assemble the Stuffed Potatoes

Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a slit down the middle and gently press to open. Fluff the flesh slightly with a fork. Spoon the warm mushroom-spinach mixture inside, generously filling each potato.

Step 5: Add Toppings

Sprinkle crumbled feta over the top, then drizzle each potato with a spoonful of fresh pesto. Garnish with chopped parsley or red pepper flakes if desired.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Serve warm as a main dish with a side salad or roasted veggies, or as a show-stopping side dish for holiday dinners.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–60 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 360
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg