Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts
Devashish
These golden-brown Tomato Basil Mozzarella Toasts are the perfect 10-minute solution for busy weeknights or elegant appetizers. Ready in minutes but bursting with classic Italian flavors, these toasts deliver the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess while keeping things light at just 140 calories per serving.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10
Calories 140 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Crusty French Baguette
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
- 4 Roma tomatoes thinly sliced
- 4 fresh basil leaves finely chopped
Heat oven High broil.
Slice the baguette in half, lengthwise, so that you're left with two long halves of bread.
Slice the mozzarella ball into very thin slices. Sliced the tomatoes into thin slices.
Layer mozzarella slices along the bread, cut size up.
Place on a baking tray and broil for 3-4 minutes or until mozzarella has begun to melt and bubble slightly.
Remove from oven and lay tomato slices on top. Return to oven for 1-2 more minutes.
Remove from oven. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
Slice into pieces. Garnish very lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Enjoy!
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 7gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 103mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 3.4mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 0.9mg
Keyword bruschetta, caprese toast, fresh herbs, summer snack