Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto is a delightful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creaminess of burrata cheese and the nutty crunch of walnuts. Topped with fresh sage pesto, this recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, bringing warmth and flavor to your table. Each bite offers a symphony of textures and tastes that will impress your family and friends while providing a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 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
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Thoroughly wash and prick each sweet potato with a fork. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast on a baking sheet for about 45 minutes until tender.
- In a food processor, combine sage leaves, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Once roasted sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork.
- Fill each potato with burrata cheese and top with sage pesto and toasted walnuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg