Burrata und Rote Bete mit Balsamico-Glasur

Zutaten

• 1 pound cooked beets
• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon (zested)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 ounces burrata
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar

Zubereitung

1. 1

   cut and drizzle: Cut the beets into ½-inch pieces. Drizzle olive oil over the beets, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and fresh basil leaves.

2. 2

   Add the burrata to the center of the plate. Tear it slightly to make it easier to eat. Sprinkle the lemon zest over the top and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve with crostini.

3. 3

   --- Balsamic Glaze ---

4. 4

   Add the balsamic vinegar and brown sugar to a small pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat to low, then continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced in volume by about half. This should take 5 to 10 minutes.