Lemon Basil Burrata With Garlic Toasts
A fresh and vibrant dish featuring creamy burrata, fragrant basil, and zesty lemon served with crispy garlic toasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 balls of burrata cheese
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 French baguette or ciabatta
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the garlic toasts by slicing the baguette or ciabatta into ½-inch thick pieces, arrange them on a baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Toast the bread for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Mix the fresh basil leaves with the lemon zest, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a bowl, drizzling in the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and tossing to combine.
- Plate the burrata cheese in the center of a serving platter, spoon the basil-lemon mixture over it.
- Finalize with extra salt, pepper, and whole basil leaves.
- Serve with the garlic toasts arranged around the burrata.
Notes
Let burrata sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving for optimal texture. Consider adding cherry tomatoes or a balsamic glaze for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: burrata, appetizer, garlic toasts