Burrata with Tomatoes & Pesto
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4.3
Burrata with Tomatoes & Pesto
Description
This recipe starts by toasting rustic or French baguette slices drizzled with olive oil until golden on both sides. Fresh garlic cloves are rubbed on the warm toasts to infuse a subtle garlic flavor. Meanwhile, halved grape or cherry tomatoes are tossed with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Burrata cheese is centered on a serving dish, surrounded by the seasoned tomatoes, and spoonfuls of basil pesto are drizzled over the cheese and tomatoes. Fresh basil leaves garnish the plate, adding brightness and aroma. The contrast of creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fragrant pesto, and crunchy garlic toasts delivers a balanced combination of textures and flavors. This dish is fresh, colorful, and ideal for sharing as a starter or light meal.
Alternatively, grilling the bread during warmer months can provide a smoky char to the garlic toasts.
Ingredients
For the garlic toasts:
- 1 Rustic bread or a French baguette, loaf
- olive oil for drizzling on bread
- 2 garlic peeled cloves
For the burrata:
- 16 oz grape tomatoes halved, or cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, kosher salt and freshly ground
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 3 tablespoons basil pesto
- basil for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. With a bread knife, slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices. Drizzle the bread with the olive oil on both sides and place slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, flipping bread halfway through, or until both sides are golden. Remove the bread from the oven and rub the garlic cloves over the top of the toasts to infuse garlic flavor.
- While the bread is toasting, place the tomatoes in a small bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- When ready to serve, place the burrata on a platter or serving dish. Spoon the tomatoes around the burrata. Drizzle pesto over the burrata and tomatoes and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish the tomatoes with fresh basil. Arrange the bread slices around the cheese and tomatoes and serve.
Notes
- Grilling the bread rather than toasting it in the oven can add a smoky flavor during summertime.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 247mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 784IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
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