Saturday, May 4, 2019

Roasted Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Quinoa and Spinach

Roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with quinoa and spinach are a favorite fall dish. It's colorful, healthy and packed with flavor. Green Valley Kitchen.

Roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with quinoa and spinach are a favorite fall dish. It's colorful, healthy and packed with flavor. Green Valley Kitchen.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium sized sweet potatoes
  • 6 cups of baby spinach – roughly chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic – minced
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups of cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup of pecan pieces
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 to 2 ounces of feta cheese – diced
  • 6 twists of black pepper from a pepper mill
  • A pinch of salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Slice sweet potatoes evenly in half length wise. Coat them with a little olive oil and place face down on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Roast sweet potatoes for 30 to 40 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender and soft.