Bougie Grubs Honey-Drizzled Sweet Potato Boats

Written by Angela Evans. Posted on June 4, 2024 in Talk Tuesday

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large sweet potatoes, halved
• A handful of fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup of blue cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup of shelled pistachios, crushed
• Honey for drizzling
• Fresh basil, finely chopped, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Bake Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potato halves on a baking sheet and cut side up. Bake until they are tender and start to caramelize, usually around 25-30 minutes, depending on the size.
3. Wilt Spinach: A few minutes before the sweet potatoes are done, add the spinach to the baking sheet to wilt it slightly.
4. Scoop and Mash: Once the sweet potatoes are baked, remove them from the oven. Let them cool for a minute, then scoop out a small amount from the center of each half to create a "boat." Be careful to leave the skin intact. Mash the scooped-out sweet potato flesh in a bowl with a bit of butter until smooth. Fold the wilted spinach into the mixture.
5. Fill Sweet Potato Boats: Fill the sweet potato boats with the spinach and potato mixture. Sprinkle the blue cheese evenly over the tops of the filled sweet potato halves.
6. Melt Cheese: Return the sweet potato boats to the oven for a few more minutes until the cheese starts to melt.
7. Add Toppings: Remove the sweet potato boats from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with crushed pistachios, drizzle generously with honey, and garnish with fresh basil.
8. Serve: Serve warm as a delightful side dish or a vegetarian main course.

Watch the video here. Enjoy the sweet and savory harmony of flavors.