Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto is a delightful dish that shines with its creamy texture and rich flavors. The sweet potatoes provide a naturally sweet base, perfectly complemented by the luxurious burrata cheese and the nutty crunch of toasted walnuts. The vibrant sage pesto adds a fresh, aromatic touch, making this recipe ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This colorful dish not only looks impressive but is also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome choice for any meal. Whether served as a main course or side dish, this recipe is sure to please!
- 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 the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for about 45 minutes or until tender.
- While baking, prepare the sage pesto by blending sage leaves, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Once the sweet potatoes are baked, cut them open lengthwise and scoop out some flesh to create space for the filling.
- Fill each potato with burrata cheese and top generously with sage pesto. Sprinkle toasted walnuts on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg