Caprese Toast
Toasted bread topped with fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, basil, and balsamic drizzle.

Total
10 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
Servings
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 slices Sourdough or Italian bread
- 4 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 1 large Roma tomato
- 6 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Balsamic glaze
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Toast the bread slices in a toaster or under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 2
While the bread toasts, slice the tomato and fresh mozzarella into 1/4-inch rounds and tear the basil leaves.
- 3
Brush the warm toast lightly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Layer mozzarella and tomato slices on each toast, then top with torn basil.
- 5
Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbohydrate | 32 g |
| Fat | 21 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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