Bruschetta caprese
Delicious Bruschetta caprese made with fresh ingredients, perfect for a light appetizer.
Equipment
- colander
- Skillet
- Oven
- Baking sheet
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
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg
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