Caprese Crostini
These caprese crostini feature crisp bread topped with a trio of classic Italian ingredients: creamy mozzarella, juicy umami-packed roasted tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
For the Crostini*
- 150 grams ciabatta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon smoked sea salt optional
For the Caprese
- 300 grams tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 250 grams mozzarella drained weight
- 2 sprigs fresh basil
Instructions
Make the Crostini
- Preheat your oven to 200℃ (400℉).
- Finely slice 150 grams ciabatta (a serrated bread knife is best for this).
- Brush each side of the ciabatta with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Optionally, sprinkle over ¼ teaspoon smoked sea salt.
- Arrange the slices on a baking tray and cook for around 5 minutes, or until light golden.
Roast the Tomatoes
- Add 300 grams tomatoes to a baking tray.
- Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon dried tarragon, ¼ teaspoon dried basil, and ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt over the tomatoes.
- Pour 1 tablespoon olive oil over the tomatoes. Toss the mixture to coat the tomatoes in seasonings.
- Roast the tomatoes (still at 200℃ or 400℉) for around 30-35 minutes, until the tomatoes have a light char and are fit to burst.
Arrange the Caprese Crostini
- Slice 250 grams mozzarella . Place one slice of mozzarella on top of each crostini toast.
- Broil/grill the cheese-topped crostini until the mozzarella has melted beautifully. Keep an eye on them — they can burn fast.
- Top the crostini with the roasted tomatoes. Use the excess herb-infused oil as a drizzle.
- Garnish with 2 sprigs fresh basil, roughly torn and sprinkled over the caprese crostini.
Notes
*You can use store-bought crostini as a shortcut.
It's vital to use good-quality, in-season tomatoes. I've opted for a mix of golden vine-ripened cherry tomatoes and Italian San Marzano plum tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 292mgPotassium: 78mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.2mg
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