Elegant Spring Appetizer Sweet Potato Rounds with Burrata & Sage Pesto
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 (2 per person)
Elegant Spring Appetizer Sweet Potato Rounds with Burrata & Sage Pesto
This isn’t your average appetizer. These spring-inspired sweet potato rounds are topped with roasted beets, creamy burrata, and a fresh walnut sage pesto—perfect for brunch, entertaining, or a weeknight treat.
Rooted in seasonal flavor and simplicity, this recipe layers texture, color, and richness in every bite. Bonus: it’s vegetarian, naturally gluten-free, and totally satisfying.
Elegant Spring Appetizer | Sweet Potato Rounds with Burrata & Sage Pesto
Elegant Spring Appetizer Sweet Potato Rounds with Burrata & Sage Pesto
This isn’t your average appetizer. These spring-inspired sweet potato rounds are topped with roasted beets, creamy burrata, and a fresh walnut sage pesto—perfect for brunch, entertaining, or a weeknight treat.
Rooted in seasonal flavor and simplicity, this recipe layers texture, color, and richness in every bite. Bonus: it’s vegetarian, naturally gluten-free, and totally satisfying.
6 (2 per person)
40 min
Ingredients:
For the Sweet Potato Rounds:
2 medium sweet potatoes (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Roasted Beets:
2 medium beets (peeled and sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Walnut Sage Pesto:
½ cup fresh sage leaves
1/2 cup toasted walnuts plus more for garnish
1 clove garlic
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1 ball burrata cheese (torn into pieces)
Garnish: chopped toasted walnuts, fresh parsley, and a sprinkle of paremsan
Instructions:
Roast the Sweet Potatoes & Beets:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Toss sweet potato slices with olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Toss beet slices with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Place on a separate sheet.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
Prepare the Walnut Sage Pesto:
In a food processor, blend sage, walnuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and lemon juice until smooth.
Assemble the Dish:
Arrange roasted sweet potato rounds on a serving plate.
Top each with a slice of roasted beet, a spoonful of walnut sage pesto and a dollop of burrata.
Sprinkle with toasted walnuts, fresh parsley and parmesan.
Serve & Enjoy!
Drizzle with extra olive oil if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.