Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto. This dish is a perfect harmony of flavors and textures, featuring the natural sweetness of perfectly baked sweet potatoes, the creamy richness of burrata cheese, and the aromatic freshness of homemade sage pesto. Topped with crunchy toasted walnuts, this recipe not only stands out for its vibrant taste but also for its health benefits. Ideal for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, these stuffed sweet potatoes are a vegetarian-friendly main dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash sweet potatoes, pierce with a fork, rub with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake on a baking sheet for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a food processor, blend fresh sage leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts), garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until finely chopped. Gradually add olive oil while processing until smooth.
- After baking, cut sweet potatoes down the center and fluff insides with a fork. Add burrata cheese into each potato and top generously with sage pesto and toasted walnuts.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 235mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg