Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Burrata, Toasted Walnuts & Sage Pesto, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and health. These vibrant sweet potatoes are roasted to perfection and then filled with creamy burrata cheese, crunchy walnuts, and a fragrant sage pesto. Ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. Packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a hearty side, these stuffed sweet potatoes will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- 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
- 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). Scrub the sweet potatoes, prick them with a fork, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake until tender (about 45 minutes).
- Meanwhile, prepare the sage pesto by blending fresh sage leaves, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor until smooth.
- Once baked, cut the sweet potatoes open lengthwise and fluff the insides. Top each potato with burrata cheese.
- Sprinkle toasted walnuts over the burrata and drizzle generously with sage pesto before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg