Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto. This delightful dish features creamy burrata nestled in tender sweet potatoes, complemented by the nuttiness of toasted walnuts and vibrant sage pesto. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, this recipe comes together effortlessly, making it a great choice for any occasion. With its blend of wholesome ingredients, each bite is not only satisfying but also packed with flavor.
- 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 olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the sweet potatoes and poke them with a fork several times. Rub with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake for about 45 minutes or until soft.
- While baking, prepare the sage pesto by blending fresh sage leaves, toasted walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice open lengthwise and gently mash some flesh inside. Fill with burrata cheese and top with toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle sage pesto over the stuffed sweet potatoes and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (about 250g)
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg