Caprese Toast with Basil Pesto
Top toasted bread with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil pesto, then finish with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Total
15 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices Baguette or ciabatta
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Tomatoes
- 4 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 2 tbsp Basil pesto
- 1 pinch Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat a toaster oven or skillet on medium-high. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 2
Toast the bread until golden, about 3–5 minutes.
- 3
Spread pesto on the toasted bread. Top with tomatoes and mozzarella.
- 4
Drizzle with olive oil and finish with a pinch of salt. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 760 mg |
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