Sweet Potatoes with Burrata and Pesto (Print version)

Tender roasted sweet potato rounds layered with beets, creamy burrata, walnut sage pesto, and crunchy toasted walnuts.

# Ingredients:

For the roasted vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
02 - 2 medium beets, trimmed
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
04 - 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

For the walnut sage pesto

06 - 3/4 cup (85 g) walnuts, divided
07 - 1/2 cup fresh sage leaves
08 - 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
09 - 1 small garlic clove
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
12 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For assembly

13 - 8 oz (225 g) burrata cheese, torn into pieces
14 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing
15 - Fresh basil or sage leaves, for garnish
16 - Lemon zest, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap each beet in foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 45-60 minutes, until a knife slides into the center easily. Cool slightly, rub off the skins, and slice into thin rounds.
02 - Toss the sweet potato rounds with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Spread in one layer on a baking sheet and roast for 22-28 minutes, flipping once, until tender and browned at the edges.
03 - Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, shaking the pan often, until fragrant. Set aside 1/4 cup for garnish.
04 - Pulse the remaining walnuts, sage, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until thick and spoonable. Add more olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed.
05 - Arrange the sweet potato rounds on a platter. Top with beet slices, torn burrata, spoonfuls of pesto, reserved walnuts, herbs, olive oil, and lemon zest if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Good to know:

01 - The beets and sweet potatoes can be roasted up to 2 days ahead.
02 - Serve warm or at room temperature for the creamiest burrata texture.
03 - Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

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