Herb Roasted Olives with Burrata Recipe
Herb Roasted Olives with Burrata is a flavorful and elegant appetizer that brings together the briny goodness of olives with creamy burrata cheese, infused with aromatic herbs and spices. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for entertaining or as a special treat for yourself.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Herb Roasted Olives:
- 2 cups mixed olives, pitted
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1 small yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 medium lemon, peels only
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
For Serving:
- 2-3 balls burrata cheese, room temperature
- Fresh dill and basil for garnish
- 1 loaf bakery bread (focaccia, ciabatta, or baguette), sliced and toasted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Remove the burrata from the liquid and place it on a paper towel to dry.
- Prepare the olives: Drain the olives and slice or chunk up half of them, leaving the other half whole. Place olives, garlic, onion, rosemary, thyme, lemon peels, and red pepper flakes in an oven-safe dish. Pour olive oil over the mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until fragrant, stirring at the 15-minute mark. Nestle burrata into the olives, break it open, and garnish with dill and basil. Serve with toasted bread.
Notes
- Store olives in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in a 450°F oven.
- Check for pits in olives before cooking.
- Ensure olives are submerged in olive oil for baking.
- Grill bread for added flavor.
- Olives can also be grilled in a fire-safe dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 222 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 537mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0.2mg
