Warm Garlic Tomato and Burrata Appetizer
A vibrant, elegant Mediterranean appetizer featuring warm, garlic-blistered cherry tomatoes topped with balsamic glaze, fresh basil and creamy burrata. Perfect as an appetizer to share or a light meal for one.
Ingredients
The Warm Tomato Base
- 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
The Cheese & Toppings
- 1 fresh burrata ball (approx. 150g)
- A handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1.5 tbsp aceto balsamico crema (balsamic glaze)
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics and veg by heating 1 tbsp of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat, adding the smashed garlic and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Season the pan with a generous pinch of salt and black pepper, and fry for 4–5 minutes until the tomatoes are soft, juicy, and lightly blistered.
- Transfer the warm tomatoes and all the flavorful garlic oil to a serving plate, spreading them into an even layer.
- Drizzle the aceto balsamico crema over the warm tomatoes and top with fresh basil leaves.
- Gently place the creamy burrata on top of the tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze. Serve immediately while the tomatoes are still warm.
Notes
| Protein: 13g | Fat: 21.2g | Carbs: 11.5g | Fiber: 1.2g |
(Note: Macronutrients calculated per appetizer serving based on 2 portions total, excluding side bread)
(Note: Macronutrients calculated per appetizer serving based on 2 portions total, excluding side bread)