Ingredients
Scale
For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium-sized sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Cilantro-Lime Pesto:
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, packed
- ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ⅓ cup pistachios, shelled (extra for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
For the Toppings:
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- ¼ cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime zest, for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Roast the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Pierce each potato a few times with a fork to allow steam to escape during roasting.
- Place the sweet potatoes on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Rub the oil and seasonings evenly over each potato.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. The skin should be slightly crisp, while the inside remains soft.
Step 2: Prepare the Cilantro-Lime Pesto
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, make the pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh cilantro, parsley, minced garlic, pistachios, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and pepper.
- Pulse the mixture a few times until the ingredients are roughly chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth paste. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times to ensure even blending. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lime juice if desired.
Step 3: Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
- Once the sweet potatoes are roasted, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes.
- Use a knife to make a lengthwise slit down the center of each sweet potato. Carefully open them up slightly, using a fork to fluff the interior a bit.
Step 4: Add Burrata and Pesto
- Place a generous piece of burrata cheese inside each sweet potato. The heat from the sweet potato will gently warm the burrata, making it even creamier.
- Drizzle each potato with a heaping spoonful of the cilantro-lime pesto, making sure to cover as much surface area as possible for maximum flavor.
Step 5: Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle the toasted, chopped pistachios over the top of each stuffed sweet potato for a delightful crunch.
- Finish with a scattering of fresh cilantro leaves, a sprinkle of lime zest, and an extra drizzle of olive oil for added richness.
- Serve immediately while the sweet potatoes are warm and the burrata is soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 380mg
- Protein: 12g