Sweet potato carbonara with spinach & mushrooms
Indulge in a creamy Sweet Potato Carbonara with Spinach & Mushrooms – a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish featuring nutrient-rich sweet potatoes, savory bacon, fresh spinach, earthy mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan and egg sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
- 06 Jun 2025
- Cook time 35 min
- Prep time 12 min
- 5 Servings
- 10 Ingredients
Sweet potato carbonara with spinach & mushrooms is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Italian carbonara. By substituting traditional pasta with sweet potatoes and incorporating fresh vegetables like spinach and mushrooms, this dish offers a wholesome meal packed with flavors. It’s perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a comforting dish with a healthy twist.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Peel the sweet potatoes.
- Using a spiralizer, create sweet potato noodles. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can julienne the sweet potatoes into thin strips.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and white pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the strip of bacon and cook until crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and crumble the bacon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
- To the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sweet potato noodles to the skillet with the mushrooms and garlic. Toss to combine and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the noodles are tender but still slightly firm (al dente).
- Add the spinach to the skillet. Stir and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Reduce the heat to low. Slowly pour the egg and cheese mixture into the skillet while constantly stirring. This will ensure the eggs coat the noodles and do not scramble.
- Continue to toss and stir until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the sweet potato noodles and vegetables.
- Stir in the crumbled bacon.
- Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from heat.
- Serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper.
Tips:
- To make the sweet potatoes easier to spiralize, you can microwave them for 2-3 minutes before using the spiralizer.
- For a vegetarian version, simply omit the bacon and use a bit more olive oil for sautéing the vegetables.
- Make sure to add the egg mixture slowly and off the heat to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
- For added flavor, consider using a mix of different types of mushrooms such as shiitake, cremini, or oyster mushrooms.
- Season to taste with extra salt and pepper, and garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
This sweet potato carbonara with spinach & mushrooms is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients. The combination of sweet potatoes, fresh spinach, and savory mushrooms provides a unique texture and taste that's sure to satisfy. Enjoy this dish as a hearty main course for lunch or dinner, and delight in its delicious blend of ingredients.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 160 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 200kcal | 10% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 13g | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 16g | 4% |
| Fiber 2.24g | 6% |
| Sugar 2.77g | 3% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 13g | 15% |
| Saturated 4.88g | 16% |
| Cholesterol 160mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 560ug | 62% |
| Choline 130mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 0.12mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 0.39mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B3 1.45mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 0.25mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B9 70ug | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 0.65ug | 27% |
| Vitamin C 10mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E 1.18mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K 140ug | 115% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 230mg | 18% |
| Copper, Cu 0.19mg | 21% |
| Iron, Fe 1.35mg | 12% |
| Magnesium, Mg 55mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus, P 250mg | 20% |
| Potassium, K 480mg | 14% |
| Selenium, Se 22ug | 42% |
| Sodium, Na 610mg | 41% |
| Zinc, Zn 1.74mg | 16% |
| Water | |
| Water 120g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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