Burrata Appetizer
This burrata appetizer is a flavor bomb made with juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet dried figs, and a tangy balsamic kick. Topped with creamy burrata cheese, it's pure indulgence. Perfect for parties or whenever you want to treat yourself to something special!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 shallot, (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, (halved)
- ½ cup dried figs, (quartered)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 16 ounces burrata cheese
- fresh basil, (coarsely chopped)
- additional kosher salt, to taste
- 1 baguette, (sliced and toasted for serving)
Steps
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
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Add the shallot and saute for 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme, and saute for an additional minute.
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Add the tomatoes, figs, salt, and pepper. Cover and saute for about 10-12 minutes undisturbed.
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Remove the lid, add the balsamic vinegar, then stir. Reduce heat to medium and continue to saute until any excess liquid has cooked off, stirring occasionally.
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Remove the skillet from heat and let the tomatoes and figs rest for about 8-10 minutes to cool the skillet slightly.
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Place the burrata on top of the tomatoes and figs. Garnish with fresh basil and kosher salt.
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Serve with toasted baguette, sourdough, or your favorite dipping bread!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| shallot | 1 | - | - |
| garlic | 2 cloves | - | - |
| fresh thyme | 2 teaspoons | - | - |
| cherry tomatoes | 2 cups | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 2.400 |
| dried figs | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| kosher salt | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| pepper | 0.5 teaspoon | - | - |
| balsamic vinegar | 0.25 cup | - | - |
| burrata cheese | 16 ounces | - | - |
| fresh basil | - | - | - |
| additional kosher salt | - | - | - |
| baguette | 1 | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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