Easy Burrata Appetizer
A delightful and simple appetizer featuring creamy burrata cheese enhanced with garlic-infused olive oil and topped with olives, capers, and toasted pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup sliced, pitted Castelvetrano olives
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- Kosher salt
- sliced French baguette for serving
Instructions
- Gently pull the burrata apart and place it on a serving platter.
- Add olive oil, garlic, and thyme to a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes until the garlic gets fragrant. Don’t let the oil simmer or let the garlic brown!
- Let the olive oil cool for about 5 minutes until it comes to room temperature.
- Pour garlic olive oil over the burrata.
- Sprinkle olives, capers, lemon zest, pine nuts, and a large pinch of salt in an even layer across the burrata.
- Serve with sliced French bread and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, ensure the cheese is rennet-free.
- Can substitute with different types of olives based on preference.
- Garnish with additional herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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