Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Indulge in the delightful experience of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts, and Sage Pesto. This dish masterfully combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with creamy burrata cheese and nutty walnuts, all brought together by the vibrant flavors of fresh sage pesto. Perfect for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings, this recipe is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients. Whether you’re looking for a comforting meal or a gourmet dish to impress your guests, these stuffed sweet potatoes are sure to please everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 balls of burrata cheese (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes; rub with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast on a baking tray for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- In a food processor, blend sage leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the pesto.
- Once roasted, cut open the sweet potatoes, fluff the insides with a fork, and fill with burrata cheese followed by sage pesto.
- Top with toasted walnuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg