Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake
Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake is a comforting, nutritious dish that beautifully combines roasted sweet potatoes and sautéed spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this healthy recipe is quick to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors. In just under an hour, you can create a visually stunning bake that serves as a satisfying main course or delightful side dish, sure to impress your family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 500g), peeled and cubed
- 4 cups fresh spinach (about 120g), washed and dried
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese (about 75g), crumbled
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté minced garlic for one minute, then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about three minutes). Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine cubed sweet potatoes with sautéed spinach, drizzle with remaining olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 150g
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg