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

Hawa Muradi
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This dish is a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Joseph Joy
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The roasted sweet potatoes were a bit dry. I think I'll try roasting them at a lower temperature next time.


Vytenis Bartuse
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I found the pesto to be a bit too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Sami Nadeem
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This dish is a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors are still good.


Abiral Yatri
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook sweet potatoes, and this recipe is a great one. The pesto is a nice change of pace from the usual butter and brown sugar.


Sarah Collison
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Kahunde Fridah
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I'm not a vegan, but I really enjoyed this dish. The pesto is so flavorful and the roasted sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked.


Tonya Conover
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Mehmood Nizami
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pesto is bright and lemony, and the roasted sweet potatoes are sweet and earthy.


Rana Farman
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This dish is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


Marcus Meintjies
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I'm not usually a fan of pesto, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemon and walnuts add a really nice touch, and the roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect accompaniment.


Nwa ibe Agbalaka
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pesto is so easy to make, and the roasted sweet potatoes are always a crowd-pleaser.


A Bc
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This pesto is amazing! I love the bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon and the nutty flavor of the walnuts. The roasted sweet potatoes are the perfect base for the pesto, and they add a nice sweetness to the dish.