Cherry Tomato Caprese with Garlic Toasts
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Cost
- $18.00
- Nutrition
- 520 cal · 24g protein
- quick
- 20-min
- meatless
- kid-favorite
🍳 1 pan + 1 bowl · Picky-eater safe bet: plain bread or a bun
Cherry Tomato Caprese with Garlic Toasts is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 15 minutes, for around $18 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan + 1 bowl, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain bread or a bun works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Warm pita and hummus (5 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- Rimmed half-sheet panDon't have one? Amazon →
- 12-inch locking tongsDon't have one? Amazon →
- Salad spinnerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh mozzarella
- 4 cups grape tomatoes
- 1 package fresh basil
- 1 count baguette
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt and black pepper
Steps
- Heat the broiler. Slice the baguette on an angle, lay the slices on a sheet pan and brush with 2 tbsp olive oil.
- Broil 2-3 minutes until golden, watching closely. Cut the garlic clove in half and rub the cut side over each warm toast.
- Halve the tomatoes and tear the mozzarella into bite-size pieces. Toss in a bowl with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, the balsamic, salt and pepper.
- Tear the basil leaves over the salad and serve with the garlic toasts for piling on top.
On the side: Warm pita and hummus (5 min)
1 package pita bread, 1 container hummus
- Warm the pitas in a dry skillet or the oven for 1 to 2 minutes, cut into wedges and serve with the hummus.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 24 g
- Carbohydrates
- 38 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Sugar
- 6 g
- Fat
- 32 g
- Saturated fat
- 14 g
- Sodium
- 620 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
Photo: Francis Naung / Unsplash