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Sweet Potato Supreme

Sweet potatoes are for more than just Thanksgiving. Discover how delicious a stuffed sweet potato can be all year long!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 453kcal
Author: Sue Gilmore

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet potatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups brown rice
  • 2-3 cloves minced garlic
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1/2 to 1 tsp salt and basil

Instructions

  • Bake sweet potatoes in a 400 degree oven for 40-60 minutes. Or you can bake them in a slow cooker (6-7 hours on low or 3.5 to 4 hours on high).
  • Cook brown rice or quinoa according to package directions.
  • Saute' garlic in a little bit of water or vegetable broth for several minutes over medium heat.
  • Add 3 cups of roughly chopped baby spinach; cook until wilted.
  • Add 3 more cups of chopped baby spinach; cook again til wilted.This takes about 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add the rice to the spinach along with the remaining ingredients.
  • When the sweet potatoes are soft and tender, remove from the oven or slow cooker. Let them cool slightly, then slice them in half lengthwise.
  • With a small spoon, press down the center to create a cavity for filling up your sweet potato.
  • Fill with your rice-spinach stuffing and serve.