Description
A creative and healthy twist on pizza, featuring crispy smashed sweet potato rounds as the base, topped with creamy molten burrata and vibrant pesto.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 balls (8 oz total) burrata cheese, drained and torn
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 20 minutes, then remove from oven and use a spatula or potato masher to gently smash each round to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Return to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes until edges are crispy and golden.
- Top each smashed sweet potato round with a spoonful of pesto, a piece of burrata, and cherry tomato halves if using.
- Bake for 3-5 more minutes until the burrata is warm and slightly melted.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.