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Burst Tomato and Burrata Crostini

Burst Tomato and Burrata Crostini
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Sweet and bright marinated tomatoes are simmered until they burst, served with warm burrata and charred grilled bread. 

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 14
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

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  • 1 ball of burrata
  • 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing bread
  • 1 tablespoon dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • Flaky sea salt
  • Baguette, sliced thin
  • 1/8 cup micro basil or basil leaves, chiffonade
  • 1 piece prosciutto, optional
  • 1 jalapeno slice, optional
  • 1/2 Kalamata olive or black olive, optional

Instructions

  1. Remove burrata from its water. Thoroughly dry and allow it to come to room temperature.
  2. Prepare grill for direct grilling. Allow it to heat to 400-450 degrees.
  3. If using, cut prosciutto into thin strips. Wrap around the burrata. Place the jalapeno ring in the center, followed by the olive to form an eye.
  4. Add your tomatoes, olive oil, zest, red peppers, wine, and oregano to a bowl and toss to combine. Pour into a 6.5″-8″ cast iron skillet and spread out.
  5. Season with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  6. Place the skillet on the grill and cover. Allow the tomatoes to cook undisturbed for 10-12 minutes.
  7. Open the grill. Once the tomatoes have begun to burst and are simmering, move off direct heat.
  8. Brush both sides of your bread with olive oil and grill each side about 1-2 minutes per side, until slightly charred. Remove from the grill. You can rub them with fresh garlic if desired.
  9. Place the ball of burrata in the center of the skillet. Allow to warm through but not melt, just 1-2 minutes. Remove from the grill. 
  10. Sprinkle another pinch of flaky sea salt over the tomatoes and burrata along with a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh basil.
  11. Serve with crostini. 

Notes

This recipe can also be prepared in the oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees before adding the skillet of tomatoes. Allow them to cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with your burrata. 

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/burst-tomato-and-burrata-crostini/