“Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap for being high in carbohydrates, but sweet potatoes are packed with potassium (good for blood pressure), fiber (good for the gut) and antioxidants like vitamins A and C. Despite their natural sweetness, sweet potatoes won’t spike your blood sugar the way a sugary soda would — that’s because their fiber helps slow digestion.”
Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Spinach and Feta Cheese
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (8-10 ounces each)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- 1 (8 ounces) bag washed baby spinach
- Minced garlic
- Cayenne pepper
- Feta Cheese
Prepare Sweet Potatoes following the Quick Sweet Potato with Crispy Shell recipe. (Previous post)
Meanwhile, heat 1-tablespoon olive oil with 1-tablespoon butter in a 12-inch skillet. Add ½ of the spinach leaves. Sprinkle with minced garlic and toss to combine. When slightly wilted, add remaining spinach, toss; remove from heat. Cover.
Push ends of roasted sweet potatoes inward to form a pocket. Crumble 1 tablespoon of feta into each pocket. Fill each pocket with sauteed spinach. Top with more feta or roasted cashews. YUM!