Caprese

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Ingredients

  • tomatoes (beefsteak kind)
  • mozzarella cheese
  • basil, chopped coarsely
  • salt
  • pepper
  • olive oil (extra virgin is best)
  • vinegar (balsamic vinegar is really nice)
  • red wine

Instructions

  1. Slice tomatoes in thick slices, salt and pepper.
  2. Slice cheese also in similarly thick slices.
  3. Arrange tomatoes and cheese on a platter, alternating and overlapping slightly.
  4. Sprinkle over all with oil, then vinegar and chopped basil.
  5. Let mature at room temperature for a few minutes to an hour before eating as an appetizer.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

356 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 30.2g 39% DV
Carbs 9.5g 3% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9882mg 100% DV
Potassium 295mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 16mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 146.5mcg 16% DV
Vitamin C 32.1mg 36% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 239.8mg 18% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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