Tomatoes with Burrata
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Tomatoes with Burratan a try. This gluten free and primal recipe serves 6. One serving contains 240 calories, 14g of protein, and 23g of fat. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, burrata, parmigiano-reggiano, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 15 minutes.
Instructions
Heat the oven to 325 degrees.
Spread pine nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the pine nuts, garlic, basil, parsley and salt into a smooth paste. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and add the Parmigiano-Reggiano, mixing well to incorporate. Just before serving, season with lemon juice and additional salt to taste. Set aside. Makes three-fourths cup.SALAD
Cut the tomatoes into bite sized pieces. Vary the sizes and shapes according the the shape of each tomato to achieve a lot of variety, some slices, some chunks, small grapes or cherries left whole. Arrange the tomatoes on a serving platter.
Sprinkle generously with salt and black pepper.
Using a sharp knife make a small x shaped incision on the top of the buratta ball. Gently peel back the skin a bit to expose the soft interior.
Place the cheese in the middle of the tomatoes.
Drizzle the tomatoes with the reserved pesto, garnish the cheese with more olive oil, salt and pepper and serve immediately.