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Maya Kitchenette

Roasted Tomatoes with Burrata

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

For the roasted tomatoes
  • 500 g cherry/grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic sliced
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
To serve
  • 200 g fresh burrata drained
  • Baguette or any other crusty bread toasted
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.
  2. Arrange the tomatoes in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Add the garlic, thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  3. Roast for 20-30 minutes till slightly wilted. Remove from the oven.
  4. Carefully transfer tomatoes to a plate, spreading them out in a single layer.
  5. Place the burrata on top of tomatoes.
  6. Dallop with the pesto and drizzle 2 tablespoons of good extra virgin olive oil all over the plate. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
  7. Garnish with some fresh basil and serve with crusty bread on the side!