Burrata ("buttered" in Italian) is made from mozzarella cheese and cream. The outside is mozzarella, while the inside contains a mixture of mozzarella and cream, giving it a soft texture.
Directions
- Arrange the tomato wedges and burrata on individual plates.
- Garnish with the basil leaves.
- Dress with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with crusty bread.
℞ M.D. Notes
- When tomatoes are eaten with fats like olive oil, our body's absorption of the carotenoid lycopene found in tomatoes is significantly increased.
- Tomatoes contain an abundance of vitamin C, vitamin A and vitamin E, along with the minerals phosphorus, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron.
- Tomatoes also contain flavonoids known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
