Name: Caprese Bruschetta Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 large tomatoes; 8 oz small mozzarella balls; 10 medium basil leaves; 1 garlic clove; 2 tbsp parsley; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp red wine vinegar; salt and pepper; 1 large baguette; 1 large garlic clove

Caprese Bruschetta Recipe

Harwell Rudy Modified: February 18, 2024

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How To Make Caprese Bruschetta

Whip up a quick batch of these appetizing caprese bruschetta for your next dinner party! They’re loaded with fresh ingredients for the perfect starter.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking:

Total: 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

3large tomatoes,ripe, chopped
8ozsmall mozzarella balls,fresh, halved
10medium basil leaves,chopped
1garlic clove,minced
2tbspparsley,fresh, chopped
2tbspextra virgin olive oil
2tspred wine vinegar
salt and pepper
1large baguette,or Italian bread, sliced 1-inch thick
1large garlic clove,fresh, minced

Instructions

Combine the tomatoes, basil, parsley, mozzarella, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a dash of salt and pepper.
Allow to sit at room temperature.
Place the bread slices under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or until the bread is very lightly toasted.
Immediately after removing the bread from the oven, rub the garlic clove over each slice.
Top the bread slices with ¼ cup of the tomato and mozzarella mixture.
Serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 512.06kcal
Fat: 21.98g
Saturated Fat: 8.93g
Trans Fat: 0.00g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.06g
Carbohydrates: 55.72g
Fiber: 3.78g
Sugar: 7.99g
Protein: 23.97g
Cholesterol: 44.79mg
Sodium: 927.60mg
Calcium: 359.01mg
Potassium: 460.52mg
Iron: 4.55mg
Vitamin A: 161.45µg
Vitamin C: 19.19mg

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