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Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Herb Drizzle


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  • Author: Amina
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Herb Drizzle is a hearty, wholesome vegetarian dish featuring creamy ricotta, sautéed spinach, and naturally sweet roasted sweet potatoes topped with a zesty herb sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.


Ingredients

  1. 4 medium sweet potatoes
  2. 1 cup ricotta cheese (whole milk or part-skim)
  3. 4 cups fresh spinach
  4. 2 cloves garlic, minced
  5. 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  6. 2 tbsp lemon juice, divided
  7. Salt, to taste
  8. Black pepper, to taste
  9. 1/2 cup mixed fresh herbs (parsley, basil, cilantro, or dill)
  10. Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped nuts or seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  1. Wash and scrub sweet potatoes. Pierce each with a fork and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 45–60 minutes until tender.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cooked spinach with ricotta cheese. Add 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
  4. Prepare the herb drizzle by blending fresh herbs, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Add a splash of water if needed to thin the sauce.
  5. Once the sweet potatoes are done, let cool for a few minutes. Cut a slit down the center and gently mash the flesh to create a well.
  6. Fill each sweet potato with the ricotta-spinach mixture.
  7. Drizzle generously with the herb sauce and add optional toppings like red pepper flakes, Parmesan, or nuts if desired.

Notes

  • Use kale or Swiss chard instead of spinach for variation.
  • Make it vegan with plant-based ricotta or mashed tofu.
  • Frozen spinach can be used—thaw and squeeze out moisture first.
  • Keep the herb drizzle separate if meal-prepping and add after reheating.
  • Add chickpeas or lentils to the filling for extra protein.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg