Tomato Basil Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
Fresh tomatoes and mozzarella layered with basil and finished with a quick balsamic drizzle.
Total
17 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 medium Tomatoes
- 8 oz Fresh mozzarella
- 1/2 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (about 12 minutes): Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella. Tear or roughly chop the basil leaves.
- 2
Cook the glaze (about 5 minutes): In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, simmer balsamic vinegar until slightly thickened and reduced, about 3–5 minutes.
- 3
Assemble: On two plates, layer tomatoes and mozzarella, tucking basil between layers. Drizzle with olive oil if using, then season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Finish: Drizzle the warm balsamic glaze over the top and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
430
22% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 34 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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