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Caprese Toast
Caprese Toast · ready in 15 min · 2 servings · 341 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients
Caprese Toast brings the classic tomato, mozzarella, and basil trio onto crisp ciabatta, with balsamic brightness for a fresh Italian style breakfast.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 341
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 100 gCiabatta, halved lengthwise
- 100 gMozzarella, sliced
- 160 gTomato, sliced
- 4 gBasil, torn (to serve)
- 15 gBalsamic vinegar
- 10 gOlive oil
- 1 gSalt
- ½ gBlack pepper, ground
Equipment
stovetop, knife, cutting board, skillet, mixing bowl, spoon, tongs, serving plate
Instructions
- Mise en Place
Gather ciabatta, mozzarella, tomato, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, plus a knife, board, skillet, bowl, spoon, and tongs. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach
- Toast Ciabatta
Heat a skillet over medium heat with 5 g olive oil, then toast ciabatta cut sides down until crisp and golden. · 5 min
What to look for: The cut sides are golden with crisp edges
- Slice Toppings
Slice mozzarella and tomato into even pieces, then tear basil leaves so their aroma stays bright. · 3 min
What to look for: The slices are even and the basil is freshly torn
- Season Tomato
Place tomato in a bowl with salt, black pepper, 5 g olive oil, and balsamic vinegar, then toss gently to coat. · 2 min
What to look for: The tomato looks glossy and lightly coated
- Assemble Toast
Layer mozzarella and seasoned tomato over the hot ciabatta, spooning any balsamic juices across the top. · 2 min
What to look for: The mozzarella and tomato sit evenly across the toast
- Serve Fresh
Serve the toast at once with torn basil scattered over the mozzarella so the bread stays crisp. · 1 min
What to look for: The basil looks fresh and the toast is still crisp
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 341 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| of which sugars | 5 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 8 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 683 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
May contain: sulphites
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: not recommended
- Best eaten fresh. If needed, warm only the ciabatta in a dry skillet, then add cold tomato, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredient substitutions
Ciabatta
- Ciabatta roll: Use the same weight and split before toasting
Mozzarella
- Mozzarella pearl: Drain well before using so the toast stays crisp
Tomato
- Cherry tomato: Halve before seasoning for a juicier topping
Basil
- Basil leaf: Tear just before serving for the freshest aroma
Balsamic vinegar
- Balsamic reduction: Use less because it is sweeter and more concentrated
Olive oil
- Butter: Gives a richer toast and less fruity flavor
