SWEET POTATO SKINS LOADED WITH SPINACH, MUSHROOM & FETA SERVED WITH GARLIC PARMESAN DIP

Ingredients :

• For the Sweet Potato Skins:
• 4 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
  Salt and pepper to taste

For the Filling:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  For the Garlic Parmesan Dip:
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, finely grated
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions : 

1. STEP 1: PREPARE THE SWEET POTATOES
   Bake Sweet Potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until tender. Let cool slightly.
   Halve & Scoop: Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out most of the flesh, leaving a thin layer to support the skins. Save the scooped flesh for another use.
   Season Skins: Brush the inside of the skins with olive oil and season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Return to oven for 10 minutes to crisp up.
2. STEP 2: MAKE THE FILLING
   Sauté Veggies: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms release moisture and soften, about 5-6 minutes.
   Add Spinach: Stir in spinach, oregano, and chili flakes. Cook until wilted. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta.
3. STEP 3: STUFF AND BAKE
   Fill Skins: Spoon the spinach and mushroom mixture into the sweet potato skins evenly.
   Final Bake: Return to oven for 10 more minutes until heated through and edges are crispy.
4. STEP 4: PREPARE GARLIC PARMESAN DIP
   Mix Dip: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise, grated garlic, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Chill for 15 minutes for best flavor.
5. STEP 5: SERVE
   Plate and Dip: Serve hot sweet potato skins with a generous side of garlic parmesan dip for dunking or drizzling.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 55 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes | Servings: 4
These loaded sweet potato skins are the ultimate vegetarian comfort snack or party starter!