Winter Caprese
Sunnyside Cook
A fun cold weather variation of the summer classic, winter Caprese presents cherry tomatoes with a garlic- and herb-scented olive oil, all roasted to winter perfection.
Ingredients
For the roasted tomatoes:
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 2 garlic cloves smashed, peeled, and cut in quarters
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
To serve:
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- Flaky sea salt
- Whole wheat or country-style bread brushed with olive oil, toasted in oven
Instructions
For roasted tomatoes:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Place the tomatoes, thyme springs, and garlic pieces on the sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with kosher salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 45 minutes, until tomatoes are collapsed and golden brown in spots.
To serve:
- Place mozzarella balls in center of serving dish.
- Fish thyme sprigs from tomato mixture and pull leaves from stems then return roasted leaves to tomatoes. Discard stems. Spoon tomato mixture around mozzarella balls. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Serve with toasted sliced bread.
Notes
Tomatoes can be roasted a day ahead of time. Cool, transfer to a container and cover. Refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.
Can easily be doubled or tripled.
Adapted from a recipe by Adam Rappaport in Bon Appétit (November 2017).