Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts, and Sage Pesto. This delightful dish features tender sweet potatoes generously filled with creamy burrata cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a vibrant sage pesto that elevates every bite. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. The combination of wholesome ingredients makes it a nutritious option that everyone will love. With its rich flavors and beautiful presentation, these stuffed sweet potatoes are sure to become a favorite in your home.
- 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
- 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
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- To make the sage pesto, combine sage leaves, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Blend while gradually adding olive oil until smooth.
- Once baked and cool enough to handle, cut the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides. Add burrata cheese, top with toasted walnuts, and drizzle with sage pesto.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg