Sweet Potato Skins with Sage Pesto and Bacon
Sweet Potato Skins are the perfect appetizer, side dish or game day snack. These healthy potato skins are loaded with walnut sage pesto, bacon & arugula!
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes, scrubbed clean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup walnut sage pesto, click link for recipe
- 4 slices bacon
- ¼ cup arugula
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Brush olive oil on the sweet potatoes and place in the oven on a foil-lined baking sheet for 45 minutes.
- Place the bacon on a wire rack on top of another foil-lined baking sheet and into the oven for 15-20 minutes or until crispy.
- Remove the sweet potatoes and bacon from the oven.
- Allow the potatoes to cool for 10-15 minutes then slice in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out 2-3 tbsp of sweet potato from the middle.
- Place a tablespoon of pesto in the center of each potato.
- Crumble the crispy bacon and place on top of the pesto.
- Top each potato skin with a few pieces of fresh arugula and serve.
Notes
- The roasted sweet potato that's removed to make the potato skins can be stored in the refrigerator in a plastic container for up to a week. It’s great for making Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
- The pesto recipe should be made ahead of time or while the potatoes and bacon are roasting in the oven.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 177kcal (9%)Carbohydrates 14g (5%)Protein 3g (6%)Fat 12g (18%)Saturated Fat 3g (15%)Cholesterol 9mg (3%)Sodium 254mg (11%)Potassium 241mg (7%)Fiber 2g (8%)Sugar 3g (3%)Vitamin A 9549mg (191%)Vitamin C 2mg (2%)Calcium 44mg (4%)Iron 1mg (6%)
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