Deconstructed Burrata Bruschetta
Creamy, flavorsome, and crisp, this deconstructed burrata bruschetta has everything you want from a single bite. It makes a delicious and satisfying side or flavorful appetizer that's perfect for sharing.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ball burrata cheese
- 350 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 sprigs oregano optional
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1/4 cup salsa verde or pesto Genovese
- 1 stick baguette bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320F/160C.
- Wash and pat dry the tomatoes and add them to a cast iron skillet or small oven-proof roasting dish.350 g cherry tomatoes
- Cut a whole garlic bulb in half and place it into the skillet or dish as well.1 bulb garlic
- Add an even drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar and season the tomatoes and garlic with salt and pepper. Add two sprigs of fresh oregano if you have it on hand to add extra flavor.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp balsamic vinegar, 2 sprigs oregano, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp ground pepper
- Slow-roast the tomatoes and garlic for 1 hour.
- In the meantime, prepare the salsa verde or pesto genovese.1/4 cup salsa verde or pesto Genovese
- Lightly toast the pine nuts in a hot pan without oil. Toss the nuts frequently to stop them from burning and remove them immediately from the pan once they're lightly toasted.2 tbsp pine nuts
- Remove the slow-roasted tomatoes and garlic from the oven. Place the burrata cheese in the middle of the pan or dish and add a generous drizzle of salsa verde or pesto Genovese. Add the pine nuts and immediately serve the deconstructed burrata bruschetta alongside some toasted baguette or rustic sourdough.1 ball burrata cheese, 1 stick baguette bread
Notes
Slow-roast the tomatoes at 320F/160C to reserve their shape and intense flavor.
Immediately remove the pine nuts from the pan once toasted to prevent them from burning.
Remove the burrata cheese from the fridge as it is best served at room temperature.
Toast or grill the baguette or sourdough for some extra crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 282mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 838IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
