PARSLEY, LEMON, AND WALNUT PESTO ON ROASTED SWEET POTATOES

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When roasting sweet potatoes, leave the skins on for greater nutrition (and better texture). High heat muddies the fresh flavors of the herbs and lemon zest in pesto, so spoon it on just before serving.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1-inch wedges
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic (about 1 small clove)
1/2 cup raw walnuts, toasted
Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until golden and tender, 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, pulse parsley, garlic, walnuts, zest, and lemon juice in a food processor until coarsely chopped. Drizzle remaining 6 tablespoons oil and process until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Top roasted sweet potatoes with 2 tablespoons pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 g, Fat 33 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 120 g

Shyam Bhattarai
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sangita Khanal
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Mehedi Akash
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sivakumar Piraveen
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The pesto was so flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. My husband and I both loved it.


Glenn Lyon
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Sg
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


khan mamun
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pesto was so flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MursNem Phoreva
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The pesto was so flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. My husband and I both loved it.


Draven
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This was a great recipe! The pesto was flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ngankam Shalom
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests.


Alonso Vazquez
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This pesto is amazing! I made it last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The flavors are so fresh and bright, and the walnuts add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.