The Vegan Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Herb Drizzle is a comforting dish. This meal contains 8 grams of fiber and 375 calories per serving. Takes seventy minutes to prepare this dish. We made this dish with sweet potatoes, olive oil, seasoning, vegan ricotta cheese, herbs, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, Italian seasoning, nutritional yeast, and water. Pair this meal with vegan garden salad, quinoa pilaf, herbed couscous, roasted carrots, tomato basil soup, or avocado salsa. Store this Vegan Spinach & Ricotta Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Herb Drizzle for four days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total time: 70 minutes
- Course: Main
- Cooking time: 60 minutes
- Serving: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Serving size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Diet: Vegan
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking sheet
- Medium skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Small bowl
- Knife
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Cutting board
- Baking paper
- Fork
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE SWEET POTATOES:
- Quarter tsp salt
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
FOR THE VEGAN SPINACH RICOTTA FILLING:
- 1½ cups vegan ricotta cheese
- Four cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- Quarter tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Half tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- Quarter tsp black pepper
FOR THE HERB DRIZZLE:
- Quarter cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
- One tbsp water
- ⅛ tsp salt
- Two tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- One small minced garlic clove
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATOES:
- We use them as the main base because they become soft and creamy inside when we bake them. They work well with savory spinach and ricotta filling. You may use purple sweet potatoes as per your preference.
OLIVE OIL:
- It keeps the potatoes from drying out and gives a smooth texture to the herb drizzle. You may use avocado oil as another idea.
VEGAN RICOTTA:
- This ricotta cheese gives a soft and cheese-like texture to the dish. It makes the potatoes filling and makes the dish comforting. You may use a vegan cottage cheese alternative as a substitute.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- It works well with the spinach and ricotta. Italian seasoning gives a combination of dried herbs in the filling. You may use a mixture of oregano and herbs as another idea.
NUTRITIONAL YEAST:
- This yeast adds a slightly cheesy and savory taste to the meal. It gives depth to the recipe without adding dairy products. Include vegan parmesan if you are not using nutritional yeast.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, warm the oven to 400°F, then scrub the washed potatoes and dry them well.
- Use fork to pierce the potatoes, then rub them with olive oil and seasoning.
- Cover the sheet with baking paper and put the potatoes on it to bake for 60 minutes.
- Warm the skillet on medium heat and cook spinach for 3 minutes, then garlic for 30 seconds.
- Take the spinach from the heat and cool it slightly, then remove its moisture completely.
- Mix vegan ricotta, spinach, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, salt, lemon zest, black pepper, and nutritional yeast in the bowl to make the creamy filling.
- Combine parsley, olive oil, basil, lemon juice, salt, garlic, water, and pepper in the small bowl.
- Take the potatoes from the oven and carefully cut a slit lengthwise on the top of the potatoes.
- Gently press the sides apart to make an opening, then spoon the spinach filling on them.
- Bake the potatoes for ten minutes, then take them out of the oven.
- Lastly, drizzle fresh herb mixture on top and serve the potatoes warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Lemon Arugula Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Vegan Garden Salad
- Mixed Green Salad
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Garlic Green Beans
- Roasted Carrots
- Lemon Asparagus
GRAIN DISHES:
- Quinoa Pilaf
- Brown Rice
- Herbed Couscous
- Wild Rice
SOUPS:
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Lentil Vegetable Soup
- Vegan Mushroom Soup
- Creamy Cauliflower Soup
TOPPINGS:
- Avocado Salsa
- Tomato Salsa
- Vegan Parmesan
- Fresh Basil
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the spinach too much to keep its flavor fresh.
- Remove extra moisture from the spinach so the ricotta filling does not become loose.
- Serve the herb drizzle fresh to give the best taste and aroma.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place the stuffed sweet potatoes in the container and store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap the potatoes tightly and put them in the box to freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Can I make this dish earlier?
- Yes, you may bake the sweet potatoes and prepare the filling in advance.
Can I include frozen spinach in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add frozen spinach after thawing and squeezing out extra moisture.
How can I make the herb drizzle without oil?
- You may replace olive oil with extra lemon juice and water for an oil-free version.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 375 kcal
Net carbs: 50 g
Iron: 3.5 mg
Total carbs: 58 g
Vitamin A: 25,500 IU
Fiber: 8 g
Calcium: 180 mg
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Potassium: 1,050 mg
