Jul 14 2026

Burrata Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

tomato, charred asparagus, walnut pesto, fresh torn basil, crusty sourdough

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Bread

Cheese

Method

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Chop the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces and place them in a mixing bowl. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Char the Asparagus

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Trim the ends of the asparagus and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill for 4-5 minutes until charred and tender. Remove from the grill and cut into smaller pieces.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Basil

    Wash and pat dry the fresh basil leaves. Tear some leaves into small pieces for garnish.

Making the Walnut Pesto

  1. 4

    Blend the Pesto Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine walnuts, fresh basil, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped. While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until everything is well combined and smooth.

Assembling the Dish

  1. 5

    Toast the Sourdough

    Slice the sourdough bread into thick pieces and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 6

    Plate the Ingredients

    On a serving platter, layer the chopped tomatoes and charred asparagus. Spoon generous amounts of walnut pesto over the top.

  3. 7

    Add the Burrata

    Carefully place the burrata cheese on top of the vegetables. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil if desired.

  4. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with torn basil leaves and serve with the toasted sourdough on the side.

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