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Required Equipment
- Grill pan or broiler
- Tongs
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
Utilized Devices
Cooking Techniques
- charring
- toasting
- quick assembly
Ingredients
- 450 gBroccolini — trimmed
- 45 mlExtra-virgin olive oil — divided
- 5 gFlaky sea salt
- 1.5 gCrushed red pepper flakes
- 4 gLemon zest — from 1 lemon
- 30 mlLemon juice
- 8 gGarlic — microplaned
- 15 mlHoney
- 15 mlSherry vinegar
- 280 gBaguette — sliced
- 225 gBurrata — torn
- 10 gFresh basil — chopped
- 15 gToasted pine nuts
Instructions
Heat a grill pan or broiler to high. Toss broccolini with 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and red pepper flakes.
Char broccolini for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until blistered but crisp-tender; chop into bite-size pieces.
Whisk remaining oil with lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, honey, sherry vinegar, and the crushed red pepper flakes to make a peppery lemon dressing.
Brush baguette slices with a little oil and toast under the broiler or on the grill until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Top each crostino with burrata, warm broccolini, dressing, basil, and pine nuts. Serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- ⭐Dry the broccolini thoroughly so it blisters instead of steaming.
- ⭐Warm burrata to room temperature for maximum creaminess.
- ⭐Use sourdough or gluten-free baguette depending on guests’ needs.
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Nutritional Highlights
- ✓Rich in vitamin C from broccolini
- ✓Calcium boost from burrata
- ✓Healthy fats from olive oil and pine nuts
Dietary Notes
Compliant With
Allergens
- Contains dairy (burrata)
- Contains gluten (baguette)
- Contains tree nuts (pine nuts)
FAQ
Can I serve it room temperature?
Yes, char broccolini ahead and assemble just before serving; toast bread right before so it stays crisp.
What if I can’t find burrata?
Use fresh mozzarella or whipped ricotta and drizzle with more olive oil.
Nutrition
| Calories | 260 |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 14 g |