
Express Toasts with Whipped Burrata, Sautéed Corn, Lime, Basil, and Pumpkin Seeds
A quick and original toast featuring creamy whipped burrata, skillet-charred corn, lime zest and juice, fresh basil, and toasted pumpkin seeds for a bright, crunchy finish.
Ingredients
- 4 slices (160 g) Rustic bread slices (mejor si es of dough madre or campesino)
- 200 g Burrata (escurrida)
- 120 g Sweet corn kernels (fresh or descongelado)
- 1 unit Lime (usar zest fina and 2 tbsp/2 tbsp of juice)
- 10 g Fresh basil (leaves rasgadas or in strips finas)
- 20 g Pumpkin seeds (pepitas peladas)
- 10 ml Honey (for equilibrar the lima)
- 15 ml Olive oil (divided)
- 1 g Red pepper flakes (ajustar to taste)
- 2 g Fine salt (or to taste)
- 1 g Black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Toast the 4 slices of rustic bread in a toaster or in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crisp. If using the oven, toast at 220 °C / 425 °F for 3 to 4 minutes.
- 2
2. Heat a skillet with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the sweet corn, a pinch of the salt, and the black pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes until lightly charred in spots.
- 3
3. Add the pumpkin seeds to the skillet with the corn and toast for 1 more minute, stirring constantly so they do not burn. Remove from the heat.
- 4
4. In a small bowl, whip the drained burrata with the remaining salt, the finely grated lime zest, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, the honey, and the remaining olive oil until creamy and spreadable.
- 5
5. Spread the whipped burrata over the warm toasts. Spoon the sautéed corn and pumpkin seed mixture on top.
- 6
6. Finish each toast with the fresh basil, the remaining lime juice, and the red pepper flakes. Serve immediately.
- 7
7. For a warmer finish, you can place the assembled toasts in a preheated oven at 180 °C / 350 °F for 1 minute before serving.
Chef tips
For a lighter texture, whip the burrata vigorously with a fork or with an immersion blender for 20 to 30 seconds. Pat the corn dry if it was frozen so it browns quickly instead of steaming.
Substitutions
You can swap the burrata for well-drained fresh mozzarella or creamy ricotta. Basil can be replaced with mint or cilantro. Honey may be replaced with agave syrup, though the flavor will shift slightly.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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