Bread, cheese, tomatoes, and pesto — a classic combination that’s hard to beat. This simple recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare and 8–10 minutes to cook. If you’re short on time, use store-bought pesto instead of making it from scratch. It’s lovely cooked on the grill, but you can also finish it under the oven broiler by placing the bread directly on a rack. Try it and enjoy!
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Grilled Bread with Pesto, Burrata and Tomatoes
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Servings1 loaf
Ingredients
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tsp olive oil
- salt
- 2 cups basil packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for pesto)
- 1 loaf crusty bread such as ciabatta, halved lengthwise
- 4 oz burrata sliced
Instructions
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Combine the halved cherry tomatoes with 2 teaspoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside to marinate while you prepare the rest.
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To make the pesto, place the basil and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the parmesan, then with the processor running slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup olive oil until the mixture is smooth. Season to taste with salt and set aside.
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Preheat the grill to medium.
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Brush the cut sides of the bread with a little olive oil.
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Place the bread cut-side down on the grill and cook 2–3 minutes, until pronounced grill marks appear.
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Flip the bread. Spread the pesto over the top, then add sliced burrata and the marinated tomatoes. Grill for about 1 minute, then turn the grill off and close the lid. Let the bread sit 4–5 minutes until the cheese softens slightly. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Recipe provided with thanks to Nature Fresh Farms.
Nutrition information is calculated automatically and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
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