Bruschetta Caprese
Delicious Bruschetta Caprese made with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and basil for a classic Italian appetizer.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Baking Sheet
- colander
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 1 pound plum tomatoes (about 5 medium)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 6 ounces whole-wheat baguette (sliced ½-inch)
- ⅓ cup mozzarella pearls (halved)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Core tomatoes; chop tomatoes into small pieces (about 2 cups). Transfer to a colander or strainer placed over a bowl. Sprinkle with salt; gently toss to combine and let stand for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, cook oil and garlic in a small skillet over medium-low heat until the garlic is fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush both sides of baguette slices lightly with 1 tablespoon of the garlic oil. Arrange in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake until toasted, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the drained tomato to a bowl and toss with mozzarella, basil, vinegar, pepper and the remaining 3 tablespoons garlic oil. Spoon the mixture onto the baguette slices. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg
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