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spinach and sweet potato casserole

Spinach and Sweet Potato Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

Discover the heartwarming Vegan Spinach and Sweet Potato Casserole, a wholesome dish packed with healthy ingredients and irresistible flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 4 cups Sweet Potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups Spinach fresh or thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for roasting and sautéing
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 1 cup Low-Fat Milk or almond/oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
Optional Topping
  • 2 cups Additional Spinach for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and diced onion for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes until wilted.
  5. Combine the roasted sweet potatoes with the spinach mixture in a bowl, season to taste, and mix well.
  6. Transfer to a greased baking dish, optionally top with additional spinach, and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep. It tastes even better as leftovers!

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