Stuffed Sweet Potato Skins

Ingredients

• 4 large sweet potatoes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese of your choice (cheddar, mozzarella, or a combination)
• Optional toppings: sour cream, green onions, diced tomatoes, or salsa

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Scrub the sweet potatoes and dry them with a paper towel. Pierce each potato with a fork a few times and place on the baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Once the potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut each one in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh, leaving about 1/4 inch of potato in the skin.
4. Brush each potato skin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
5. Place potato skins back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the skins are golden and crispy.
6. While the potatoes are baking, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine spinach, cheese, and any other desired seasonings. Mix together until well combined.
7. Once the potato skins are done baking, remove from the oven and fill each one with the spinach-cheese mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Serve warm with any desired toppings.

Interesting Facts

• Sweet potatoes are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, and manganese.
• The sweet potato is native to Central and South America and was first cultivated by the Incas.
• Sweet potatoes come in a variety of colors, including orange, white, purple, and yellow.