Roasted Sweet Potato & Spinach Bake with Nutritional Yeast
A wholesome bake with sweet potatoes, spinach, eggs, and cheese, perfect for a healthy breakfast, brunch, or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or feta cheese
1/4 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
Optional: 1/2 cup cooked chicken or turkey, diced
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Toss sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme; roast 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Sauté onion and garlic, add spinach until wilted.
- Whisk eggs and milk, then fold in roasted sweet potatoes, greens, cheese, and optional meat.
- Transfer to baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool 5–10 minutes before serving; garnish with parsley.
Notes
Roast sweet potatoes and sauté greens to prevent sogginess; substitutions for greens and cheese are possible