Description
Creamy burrata nestles atop roasted sweet potatoes in this luxurious Italian-inspired dish. Crunchy toasted walnuts and fragrant sage pesto elevate this comforting meal, inviting you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pesto:
- 1 bunch fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C), preparing for a robust roasting session of sweet potatoes.
- Use a fork to puncture the sweet potatoes, creating small ventilation points for even cooking.
- Massage olive oil, salt, and pepper onto the potato skins, ensuring complete coverage for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Arrange potatoes on a baking sheet, allowing adequate space between each for uniform heat circulation.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes until the potatoes yield effortlessly when pierced with a fork.
- While potatoes roast, prepare the sage pesto by combining sage, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, and juice in a food processor.
- Pulse the ingredients, gradually introducing olive oil until the mixture achieves a rustic, slightly textured consistency.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the pesto’s flavor profile.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast chopped walnuts for 2-3 minutes until they release a nutty aroma and turn golden brown.
- Once potatoes are tender, slice them lengthwise and gently mash the interior with a fork.
- Strategically place torn burrata on each potato half, allowing residual heat to create a luxurious, melting effect.
- Generously spoon sage pesto over the burrata-topped potatoes.
- Scatter toasted walnuts across the surface for a delightful crunch.
- Optional: Crisp additional sage leaves in butter for an elegant garnish.
- Finish with a delicate drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze to introduce a subtle sweetness.
- Serve immediately, celebrating the harmonious blend of warm, creamy, and crunchy textures.
Notes
- Swap burrata with vegan mozzarella or cashew cream for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture.
- Enhance nutrition by adding quinoa or roasted chickpeas inside the sweet potato for extra protein and balanced meal.
- Toast walnuts carefully to prevent burning, watching closely and stirring frequently to develop rich, nutty flavor without bitterness.
- Customize pesto by replacing sage with basil or cilantro for different herbal notes while keeping core recipe structure intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg