Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Indulge in the heartwarming delight of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto. This comforting dish brings together the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes, creamy burrata cheese, crunchy toasted walnuts, and a vibrant sage pesto. Perfect for both cozy family dinners or impressive gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare yet full of flavor that will leave your loved ones asking for more. With its nutritious ingredients and satisfying taste, this meal is a wonderful addition to your dinner repertoire.
- 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
- 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
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash sweet potatoes and prick them with a fork several times. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 45 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the sage pesto by blending fresh sage leaves, pine nuts (or walnuts), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Once baked, let the sweet potatoes cool slightly. Slice lengthwise and fluff the insides with a fork. Fill generously with burrata cheese and top with toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle sage pesto over the stuffed sweet potatoes and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 35mg