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Sweet Potato Rounds with Burrata & Pistachio Crunch on a white plate.

Sweet Potato Rounds with Burrata & Pistachio Crunch

An elegant, vibrant Mediterranean appetizer featuring caramelized roasted sweet potato slices topped with luxurious, creamy burrata cheese, crunchy toasted pistachios, fresh herbs, and a beautiful drizzle of extra virgin olive oil or sweet hot honey.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek, Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 large sweet potatoes washed and cut into 1/2-inch uniform rounds
  • - 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • - 1 tsp smoked paprika optional
  • - 1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
  • - 1 tsp fine sea salt
  • - 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • - 8 oz fresh burrata cheese room temperature
  • - 1/4 cup shelled pistachios roasted and roughly chopped
  • - 1/4 cup fresh herbs mix of basil, flat-leaf parsley, and thyme, chopped
  • - 2 tbsp hot honey or premium balsamic glaze for finishing

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with a sheet of parchment paper.
  2. Scrub the sweet potatoes clean, dry them thoroughly, and slice into uniform 1/2-inch thick rounds with a sharp chef's knife.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato slices thoroughly with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and optional paprika or garlic powder until evenly coated.
  4. Arrange the seasoned rounds in a single, uncrowded layer on the lined baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping each round over carefully at the halfway mark, until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender and caramelized on the edges.
  6. Remove from the oven and let the potato rounds rest on the sheet pan for 5 to 10 minutes to cool slightly and firm up.
  7. Transfer the warm sweet potato bases onto your chosen serving platter.
  8. Drain the room-temperature burrata cheese and gently tear pieces of the outer shell and creamy interior, placing a generous dollop onto each sweet potato round.
  9. Evenly scatter the roughly chopped roasted pistachios across the cheese-topped rounds.
  10. Garnish the entire platter with the chopped fresh herbs.
  11. Complete the dish with a beautiful, generous drizzle of hot honey or balsamic glaze over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

- To make this appetizer ahead of time, roast the sweet potato slices up to 24 hours in advance and keep them stored in the fridge. Reheat them at 350°F for 5 minutes before assembling with fresh cheese and toppings.
- Always bring your burrata cheese to room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to experience its maximum creaminess.