Description
These Roasted Sweet Potatoes Stuffed with Ricotta, Cherry Tomatoes & Pesto are a perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and savory flavors. Tender, caramelized sweet potatoes are filled with whipped ricotta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a drizzle of fresh pesto, then topped with crunchy pine nuts and fresh basil. This dish is simple yet impressive, making it great for a light meal, side dish, or even a fancy brunch option!
Ingredients
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Ricotta Filling:
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Poke a few holes in each sweet potato with a fork.
3️⃣ Rub with olive oil, salt, and black pepper and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4️⃣ Roast for 45-50 minutes until fork-tender.
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix ricotta, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and lemon juice.
2️⃣ Stir until smooth and creamy.
1️⃣ Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
2️⃣ Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
1️⃣ Let the roasted potatoes cool slightly, then slice open and fluff the insides.
2️⃣ Spoon the ricotta mixture inside, followed by the cherry tomatoes.
3️⃣ Drizzle with pesto, then top with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, and red pepper flakes.
Serve warm and enjoy the delicious mix of flavors and textures!
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the sweet potatoes for 2-3 minutes before stuffing.
- Want a lighter option? Use low-fat ricotta or swap for Greek yogurt.
- Pine nuts add a nice crunch, but you can also use chopped walnuts or almonds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg