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Basil with Braised Tomatoes with Burrata and bread on the side.
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Braised Tomatoes with Burrata

This vibrant tomato and burrata salad features sweet roasted tomatoes, creamy burrata cheese, and fresh basil and garlic. It's the most mouthwatering Italian appetizer!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Braised Tomatoes with Burrata, Braised Tomatoes with Burrata Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 416kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 4 basil leaves roughly torn
  • 8 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 8 oz burrata drained
  • 16 slices baguette grilled or toasted
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Instructions

  • In an oven-safe pan or baking dish, toss the tomatoes with the olive oil, salt, basil, and garlic.
    Tomatoes with basil, garlic and oil.
  • Set the oven to low broil and broil the tomatoes until they are soft and slightly charred, about 12–15 minutes. Stir the tomatoes once halfway through roasting.
    Roasted tomatoes in oil, garlic and herbs.
  • Tear the burrata into bite-sized pieces and arrange the cheese on a large serving platter. Spoon the warm broiled tomatoes and their juices over the burrata.
    Plated Braised Tomatoes with Burrata.
  • Season the dish with additional salt to taste and garnish with more fresh basil if desired. Serve the tomatoes and burrata with grilled or toasted baguette slices.
    Basil with Braised Tomatoes with Burrata and bread on the side.

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Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 551mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 625IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 3mg