Ingredients
- Bread slices (such as sourdough or baguette)
- Burrata cheese or ricotta as an alternative
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Fresh basil, chopped or whole leaves
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Brush slices of bread with olive oil and toast until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix halved cherry tomatoes, chopped basil, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Spread burrata cheese over the toasted bread, then add the tomato mixture on top.
- Drizzle with additional olive oil and balsamic glaze if desired. Garnish with extra basil and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use day-old bread for better toasting. Choose ripe cherry tomatoes for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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