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Basil + Lemon Burrata with Ciabatta Toasts

Sip + Sanity | Linda Feller
Basil + Lemon Burrata with Ciabatta Toasts comes together in about ten minutes for an easy, gorgeous and gooey starter your guests will adore!
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Prep time.6 minutes
Cook time.6 minutes
Total time.12 minutes
Course.Appetizer
Cuisine.Italian
Number of servings.4 people
Calories per serving.294 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounce buffalo burrata
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • kosher or flaky sea salt, to taste
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
  • ½ loaf ciabatta or baguette, sliced thin

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Place the burrata in a shallow serving bowl, and set it aside (it’s best served at room temperature).
  • Combine the basil, lemon zest, garlic and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a small bowl. Add crushed red pepper and salt to taste. Let the flavors mingle while you toast the ciabatta.
  • Place the ciabatta slices on a sheet pan + brush them lightly with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toast them in the oven for 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Arrange the toasted ciabatta in a serving dish or basket. Spoon the basil mixture over the burrata. Drizzle the last tablespoon of olive oil around the bowl.
  • Here’s the best part — slice into the burrata to let the gooey middle flow into the bowl. Scoop the cheese onto your ciabatta and enjoy!

Notes

Calories are for 1/4 of the burrata and 1/8 of a standard baguette.

Nutrition

Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 153mg | Iron: 1mg
Keywords.cheese, vegetarian
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