🍠 Sweet Potato Rounds with Beet, Burrata & Pesto
📝 Description
This dish is a beautiful balance of earthy, creamy, and herby flavors. Roasted sweet potato slices act as the base, topped with tender beets, creamy burrata, and vibrant pesto. Every bite gives you sweetness, richness, and freshness—making it both nutritious and elegant.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 large sweet potatoes (cut into ½-inch rounds)
- 2 medium beets (roasted and sliced or diced)
- 200g burrata cheese
- ¼ cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional but recommended)
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
- Crushed walnuts or pine nuts (optional, for crunch)
🔪 Instructions
- Roast Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Arrange sweet potato rounds on a baking tray.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt & pepper.
- Roast for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly crispy.
- Prepare Beets
- If raw, wrap in foil and roast for 40–50 minutes, then peel and slice.
- You can also use pre-cooked beets for convenience.
- Assemble
- Place roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving plate.
- Top each with a few pieces of beet.
- Tear burrata and place on top.
- Finish with Flavor
- Drizzle pesto over each round.
- Add honey and balsamic glaze if using.
- Sprinkle nuts and fresh basil.
- Serve Immediately
- Best enjoyed warm with creamy burrata slightly melting.
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I use goat cheese instead of burrata?
Yes! Goat cheese gives a tangier flavor, while burrata is creamier.
Q: How do I make it vegan?
Replace burrata with vegan cheese or avocado slices, and use vegan pesto.
Q: Can I prepare this ahead?
You can roast sweet potatoes and beets ahead, but assemble just before serving.
Q: What protein can I add?
Grilled chicken, chickpeas, or even quinoa work well.
Q: Can I air fry the sweet potatoes?
Yes! Air fry at 190°C for about 12–15 minutes until crispy.