Best Taste Of Summer Caprese Melts Recipes

TASTE OF SUMMER CAPRESE MELTS

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These are great any time of year, but with home grown basil and tomatoes they are so much better tasting! Grill or broil so that the bread is golden brown on each side.

Provided by polly salama

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 slices sourdough bread (sandwich style)
1 tablespoon olive oil
15 fresh basil leaves
6 slices fresh mozzarella cheese (1/4 inch thick)
2 large firm ripe tomatoes (sliced 1/4 inch thick)
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Brush each side of bread lightly with olive oil.
Layer evenly with basil, tomato slices, mozzarella slices; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Make into sandwiches and broil or grill until cheese is evenly melted, turning to evenly melt cheese.
Cook about two minutes on each side.
Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.1, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 1018.2, Carbohydrate 78.3, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 7.1, Protein 28.8

CAPRESE SANDWICH

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This caprese sandwich is a staple in my family. We make it several times a month when things are hectic and we need a fast, fresh and healthy dinner-it's always a hit! -Stacey Johnson, Tacoma, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 tablespoons wasabi mayonnaise or plain mayonnaise
8 slices sourdough bread (1/2-inch thick), toasted
2 large heirloom tomatoes, sliced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Spread mayonnaise on 1 side of each slice of toast. Top half the toast slices with tomatoes, salt and pepper. Add onion, mozzarella and basil; top with remaining bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CAPRESE TOMATO BITES

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I love the classic combination of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil in these bite-size appetizers. The juicy explosion you get when you pop one into your mouth is the genuine taste of springtime.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
6 fresh basil leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Steps:

Scoop out and discard pulp of cherry tomatoes. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., In a food processor, combine the cream, mozzarella cheese, basil and garlic; cover and process until blended. , Cut a small hole in the corner of a pastry or heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Fill with cheese mixture. , Turn tomato halves over; drizzle with vinegar. Pipe cheese mixture into tomatoes. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SUMMER-VEGGIE MELTS WITH CAPER SAUCE

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A colorful mix of grilled vegetables-bell peppers, onion, and Broccolini-is packed into a hoagie that gets a toasty crust on the grill but stays pillowy-soft in the center. Provolone, the perfect melting cheese, melds it all together. The final touch to take this vegetarian sandwich masterpiece over the top is a generous smear of a zesty basil-caper aioli.

Provided by Lauryn Tyrell

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 small clove garlic, peeled and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons capers, drained and roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped
2 bell peppers, cored, seeded, and cut lengthwise into sixths
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick rounds
1 bunch Broccolini, tough ends trimmed (8 ounces)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling and brushing
Vegetable oil, for grill
2 hoagies or soft baguettes (each 12 inches), split
4 ounces thinly sliced provolone

Steps:

With the side of a heavy knife, mash garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a paste. Transfer to a bowl and stir in mayonnaise, vinegar, capers, and basil.
Heat grill to high for both direct and indirect cooking. Drizzle bell peppers, onion, and Broccolini lightly with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Brush grates with vegetable oil. Grill vegetables over direct heat, turning occasionally, until charred in places and crisp-tender, 8 to 9 minutes for peppers and onions; 4 to 5 minutes for Broccolini. Transfer to a plate; tent with foil.
Brush bread with olive oil and grill, cut-sides down, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute. Flip bread and move to indirect heat. Add cheese to one side, cover grill, and melt, 2 to 3 minutes. To serve, layer vegetables over melted cheese and spread other sides of bread with caper sauce. Cut each baguette in half to serve.

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