Bruschetta with Roasted Tomatoes, Herbs, and Burrata

Ingredients

• 1 Italian bread or ciabatta (Sliced to make the bruschetta; the size of the loaf was not specified.)
• 2 punhados cherry tomatoes (May be cherry tomatoes or small tomatoes.)
• 2 dentes garlic (Peeled and chopped or crushed.)
• 1 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
• 0.5 tsp thyme
• 0.5 tsp salt
• black pepper (To taste.)
• 1 burrata or cream cheese (Use one burrata or substitute cream cheese; the weight was not specified.)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (Estimated amount for coating the tomatoes before roasting; it was not provided in the description.)
• grated Parmesan (Optional, for finishing.)
• basil leaves (For finishing; amount to taste.)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Wash and dry the cherry tomatoes and prepare the garlic by chopping or crushing it.

2. 2

   Place the cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Add the garlic, oregano, red pepper flakes, thyme, salt, and black pepper to taste. Drizzle with the estimated amount of olive oil and toss to coat the tomatoes with the seasonings.

3. 3

   Roast the tomatoes at 200 °C for approximately 30 minutes, until tender, slightly wilted, and concentrated in flavor, with the garlic fragrant.

4. 4

   While the tomatoes are roasting, slice the Italian bread or ciabatta. Toast the slices until golden and crisp around the edges, using the oven, a toaster, or a skillet.

5. 5

   Spread or distribute the burrata over the toasted bread slices. If preferred, use cream cheese as a substitute.

6. 6

   Top the slices with the roasted cherry tomatoes and garlic, also spooning over some of the liquid and seasonings from the baking sheet.

7. 7

   Finish with basil leaves and, optionally, grated Parmesan. Serve immediately while the bread is still crisp.

Notes

The description provides only the time and temperature for roasting the tomatoes; the olive oil and method for toasting the bread were estimated to complete the preparation. Serve immediately after assembling to prevent the bread from becoming soggy.

Nutrition per serving

• appetizer
• starter
• Italian
• vegetarian
• roasted
• bruschetta
• easy
• for sharing