Rhody Recipe: Spring Burrata Toast

As spring arrives, farmers markets begin to fill with fresh, locally grown produce. Early in the season, crisp asparagus, sweet peas, and peppery radishes take center stage, along with tender greens like spinach and lettuce. These ingredients bring a refreshing brightness to seasonal dishes like this verdant burrata toast, which pairs creamy cheese with roasted asparagus and garlic, topped with thinly sliced radishes and sprigs of fresh mint. For an extra savory touch, prosciutto complements the dish well. Find farmers markets near you at FarmFreshRI.org.

Spring Burrata Toast

Ingredients

• 4 slices sourdough bread

• 8 ounces of burrata cheese

• 15 cloves garlic, peeled

• 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle on asparagus

• ¼ tsp sea salt

• ½ pound asparagus, woody ends removed

Optional Toppings:

• 1 yellow radish, peeled and sliced thin

• Mint leaves

• Snap peas or spring peas (with the pod removed)

• Prosciutto (not pictured)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Spread the asparagus on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt. Place the garlic cloves in a small ramekin and pour in enough olive oil to cover them (about 2 tablespoons). Add a pinch of sea salt. Place the ramekin on the baking sheet with the asparagus and roast for 30 minutes. Once done, set aside.

2. Use a toaster or place the slices of bread on a baking sheet under the broiler for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

3. When cool enough to handle, use a fork to mash the roasted garlic cloves into a paste. Spread it onto each slice of toast.

4. Pat the burrata dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, then break each ball in half and spread evenly over the toast. Cut the roasted asparagus into bite-sized pieces and place on top.

5. Drizzle with any leftover garlic oil, and add any optional toppings. Enjoy immediately!

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Stock Your Bread Box

There’s no shortage of bakeries offering fresh-made loaves across the state. Here’s a few go-tos preparing sourdough perfect for slicing and piling high with toppings.

Seven Stars Bakery
Providence, Rumford, and East Greenwich

Wild Harvest Bakery
East Greenwich

South County Bread Company
Wakefield