Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy burrata cheese paired with roasted cherry tomatoes infused with fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes. In a mixing bowl, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil and balsamic vinegar over them, add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, and toss gently.
- Spread the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 15-20 minutes until blistered.
- While the tomatoes roast, combine the remaining olive oil with chopped basil, parsley, chives, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes in a bowl to make herb-infused oil.
- On a serving plate, gently place the burrata balls and create small openings for the herb-infused oil.
- Arrange the roasted tomatoes around the burrata and drizzle any juices left from the baking sheet.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
Ensure to use fresh herbs and avoid overcooking the tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg