Ingredients
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For the Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rosemary Pesto
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Toppings
- 8 ounces burrata cheese, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
- Toasted pine nuts, for sprinkling
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Rub them with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 45 to 60 minutes, or until they are fork-tender and the skins are slightly crispy. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the sweet potatoes.
Step 2: Prepare the Rosemary Pesto
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the rosemary pesto. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, chopped rosemary, toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Pulse a few times to combine the ingredients. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to pulse until the pesto is smooth and well blended.
- Add the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed. Set the pesto aside.
Step 3: Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Once the sweet potatoes are done roasting, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly until they are safe to handle.
- Carefully slice each sweet potato lengthwise down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through. Use a fork to gently fluff the insides of the sweet potatoes to create a nice bed for the toppings.
Step 4: Add Burrata and Fig Jam
- Divide the torn burrata cheese evenly among the sweet potatoes, nestling it into the warm flesh so it begins to melt slightly.
- Spoon a generous amount of fig jam over the burrata, letting it ooze over the top and sides of the sweet potatoes.
Step 5: Drizzle with Rosemary Pesto
- Generously drizzle the rosemary pesto over each stuffed sweet potato, making sure each bite will be flavorful.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and sprinkle a few extra toasted pine nuts over the top.
- Finish with a bit of freshly cracked black pepper for a touch of heat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-60 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sodium: 480mg
- Protein: 12g