Description
A quick and simple breakfast dish featuring fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil on crusty toast.
Ingredients
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Ripe tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Crusty bread (sourdough or ciabatta)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Sea salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven or grill to 400°F (200°C) and arrange your sliced bread on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over each slice of bread.
- Place the baking sheet in the oven for about 5 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- Slice your tomatoes and mozzarella, aiming for a balance in thickness.
- Layer the mozzarella cheese on the toasted bread followed by a layer of tomatoes and fresh basil.
- Season with sea salt and black pepper, and drizzle with balsamic glaze if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider low-fat cheese or whole grain bread. Serve with a fresh salad or fruit on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg