Quick caprese-style toasts
52
- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes8 Servings
Ingredients
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
pinch salt
pinch fresh-ground black pepper
1 loaf thick focaccia bread
1 1/2 cups grated mozzarella
6 large balls bocconcini
5 plum tomatoes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C). Place basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender. Whirl to a saucy consistency. Add more oil to make it saucier if you wish. Cut focaccia into 8 thick slices. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Spread half of basil mixture over bread, then evenly sprinkle with mozzarella. Thickly slice bocconcini and tomatoes into rounds, then arrange in overlapping slices on top of bread. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper.
Bake in centre of preheated oven until cheese starts to melt, 7-10 minutes. Broil until cheese begins to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and drizzle with remaining basil mixture. Cut each slice in half or serve whole. Best served warm.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 409, Protein 20g, Carbohydrates 29g, Fat 24g, Fibre 3g, Sodium 655mg.
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