Caprese Grilled Bread

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Grilled bread with caprese toppings is a a quick and easy appetizer or side dish.

Submitted by tcasa
Updated on January 14, 2022
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste

  • ½ French baguette, halved lengthwise

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 tomato, thinly sliced

  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ (8 ounce) package mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced

  • 6 fresh basil leaves

  • 1 sprig fresh parsley (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill for low heat and lightly oil the grate.

  2. Drizzle olive oil over baguette halves. Add minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Layer tomato on top; season tomato with salt, pepper, dried parsley, and dried basil. Top tomato with mozzarella cheese.

  3. Place baguette halves on foil and grill until cheese starts to melt, 5 to 8 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley. Cut into slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265 Calories
12g Fat
27g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 495mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 27g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 263mg 20%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 226mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.