Looking for a dish that checks all the boxes—stunning visuals, bold flavors, and simple to prepare? Meet the Burrata & Beet Sweet Potato Stacks, a vibrant, layered creation featuring sweet roasted roots, creamy cheese, and herbaceous pesto. It’s perfect as an appetizer, side, or light entrée.
🌈 What Makes It Special
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Color & Contrast: Stacks alternate sweet potato and beet slices for a rich tapestry of orange, red, and purple. Topped with pillowy burrata and vibrant green pesto, it’s a feast for the eyes.
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Flavor Symphony: Earthy beets, caramelized sweet potato, creamy burrata, and nutty sage-or-pistachio pesto deliver a full-bodied taste experience.
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Crowd-Worthy & Flexible: Elegant enough for dinner parties, yet easy to prep ahead. Plus, components like roasted veggies, cheese, and pesto can be made in advance .
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Roasted Roots
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2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, sliced into ½″ rounds
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2–3 beets (red +/or golden), peeled, sliced into ¼″ rounds
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2 Tbsp olive oil, salt & pepper
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Optional: smoked paprika or thyme
Creamy Burrata
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2 balls fresh burrata, torn into pieces
Herb Pesto
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Option A: Sage pesto with sage, basil, nuts (pine/pistachio/walnut), garlic, cheese, olive oil, lemon juice
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Option B: Pistachio pesto (basil + pistachio)
Garnishes (optional)
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Toasted nuts (walnut, pine, pistachio)
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Fresh herbs (sage, basil, arugula)
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Drizzle of olive oil, honey, or balsamic glaze
🔥 Instructions
1. Roast the Veggies
Preheat oven to 400 °F. Toss sweet potato and beet slices separately with oil, salt, pepper (add smoked paprika/thyme if desired). Roast 20–30 min for potatoes, 45–60 min for beets until tender and caramelized.
2. Make the Pesto
In a food processor, blend herbs, nuts, garlic, cheese, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth. Season to taste .
3. Assemble the Stacks
Layer a sweet potato slice, beet slice, and repeat (2–3 total). Top each stack with torn burrata and a spoonful of pesto.
4. Finish & Serve
Sprinkle toasted nuts and herbs. Drizzle with olive oil, honey, or balsamic glaze if desired. Serve warm or at room temp.
💡 Pro Tips
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Prep Ahead: Roast veggies and whip up pesto the day before—assemble just before serving .
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Cheese Swap: No burrata? Use fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, or whipped burrata.
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Add Greens: Arrange stacks over arugula or mixed greens for freshness & flair.
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Nuts & Oil: Toast nuts to amplify crunch; extra olive oil drizzle enhances mouthfeel.
🍷 Pairing Suggestions
Serve alongside grilled chicken, fish, or steak. A crisp white like Sauvignon Blanc or herbal rosé complements the creamy and earthy layers.
🔚 Final Thoughts
These Burrata & Beet Sweet Potato Stacks offer a beautiful harmony of textures and flavors—bright, creamy, earthy, and nutty. They turn everyday veggies into an elegant delight. Want printable cards, vegan variations, or a complete pesto guide? Just ask!