4 from 3 votes
Caprese Sandwich
Mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, and basil make an irresistible Caprese Sandwich you'll turn to again and again for a quick and healthy meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
429 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 lices whole-grain bread
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese sliced, fresh
- 1 tomato sliced, large, ripe
- 1/4 cup basil fresh leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until they are golden and crisp to your liking.
- Layer the mozzarella slices evenly over 2 slices of the toasted bread.
- Place tomato slices on top of the mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add fresh basil leaves over the tomatoes.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the basil.
- Top with the remaining slices of toasted bread, press gently, and cut the sandwiches in half.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
429kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
45mg
(15%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
358mg
(8%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1054IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
298mg
(30%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 429
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 429kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1054IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 298mg | 30% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.