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Sweet Potato & Beet Stacks with Pesto, Burrata & Walnuts

Sweet Potato & Beet Stacks with Pesto, Burrata & Walnuts

A stunning vegetarian appetizer or side dish featuring layers of roasted sweet potato, earthy beet slices, creamy burrata, and aromatic pesto, finished with balsamic glaze and fresh basil.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 2 medium beets, roasted, peeled & sliced
  • 2 (4 oz) balls burrata cheese, cold & drained
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
  • Handful fresh basil, torn
  • Sea salt & cracked black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp pesto (optional, for layering or drizzling)
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper; roast for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through for even browning.
  3. Meanwhile, roast or boil the beets until fork-tender. Once cool enough to handle, peel and slice into ¼-inch rounds.
  4. Arrange the roasted sweet potato and beet slices into alternating layers, adding a small spoonful of pesto between layers if desired.
  5. Top each stack with a portion of burrata cheese.
  6. Drizzle with balsamic glaze, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and garnish with torn basil leaves.
  7. Finish with cracked black pepper and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use golden and red beets together for a colorful presentation.
  • Vegan option: substitute burrata with cashew cream or vegan mozzarella.
  • Pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine or sparkling water with lemon.
  • Author: Mateo
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stack
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: sweet potato, beet, burrata, pesto, vegetarian, appetizer