Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto—a delightful dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. This recipe is an explosion of vibrant colors and textures, featuring creamy burrata paired with crunchy walnuts and aromatic sage pesto, all nestled within perfectly baked sweet potatoes. Ideal for any occasion, from busy weeknight dinners to special gatherings, this meal is not only quick to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a dish that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 2 balls of burrata cheese (approx. 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts (for the pesto)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the sweet potatoes and pierce them several times with a fork. Coat with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- While baking, blend sage leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- After baking, slice open the sweet potatoes lengthwise and fluff the insides. Spoon generous amounts of burrata into each potato.
- Top with toasted walnuts and drizzle sage pesto over each stuffed potato before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approx. 330g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg