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SWEET POTATO BOATS FILLED WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOM & FETA TOPPED WITH CREAMY AVOCADO DRESSING


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

Description

Sweet potato boats filled with sautéed spinach and mushrooms, topped with creamy avocado dressing and crumbled feta—comforting, vibrant, and totally crave-worthy.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Sweet Potato Boats:

  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Pinch of sea salt and pepper

For the Spinach & Mushroom Filling:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

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

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • ¼ tsp sea salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary

For the Toppings:

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (or vegan feta)

  • 1 tbsp fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or chives)

For the Creamy Avocado Dressing:

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 small garlic clove, grated

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Water to thin, as needed


Instructions

Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400°F. Prick sweet potatoes a few times with a fork and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 45–60 minutes or until tender and easily pierced with a knife. Let cool slightly before handling.

Step 2: Make the Avocado Dressing

While the sweet potatoes roast, combine avocado, yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, grated garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or small food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a splash of water as needed to thin. Chill until ready to serve.

Step 3: Sauté the Spinach and Mushrooms

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and their liquid has evaporated—about 6–8 minutes. Stir in garlic, chopped spinach, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook just until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.

Step 4: Prepare the Boats

Cut each roasted sweet potato in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out a bit of the flesh from each half to create a “boat,” leaving a thick enough layer to keep structure. Save the scooped flesh for mashed potatoes or soups.

Step 5: Fill the Boats

Divide the spinach-mushroom mixture evenly among the sweet potato halves. Top with a generous spoonful of creamy avocado dressing and a sprinkle of crumbled feta.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Finish with chopped fresh herbs and a light drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve warm as a main dish or hearty side.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45–60 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 360
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 9g