Warm Caprese Stack

This stacked warm caprese salad is perfect for a low carb appetizer.

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Tomato, basil, mozzarella. Such a classic Italian combination of flavors – and this dish really highlights all three of them! I’ve also added a little balsamic vinegar – it’s the only vinegar that contains any carbs, but I haevn’t used much and the flavor is fantastic!

Watch the video tutorial or scroll down for the full instructions and printable recipe card!

Using a serrated knife, cut a beefsteak tomato into thin slices. Slice a ball of mozzarella into the same number of slices as the tomato. On a baking sheet lined with foil or a silicone mat, place two slices of tomato. Then add a slice of mozzarella and a large fresh basil leaf.

Keep layering, finishing with mozzarella. Grind some black pepper over the top.

Place under a preheated broiler for 4-5 minutes or until the mozzarella starts to melt. Use a slotted spatula/turner to transfer the stacks to a serving plate.

Quickly whisk together a little balsamic vinegar and olive oil, then drizzle it over the top. Add extra fresh basil leaves and serve.

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Warm Caprese Stack

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Italian

Servings: 2

Calories: 265 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 beefsteak tomato
• 1 fresh mozzarella ball
• 4-6 fresh basil leaves plus extra for garnish
• black pepper
• 1 tbs olive oil
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

1. Preheat the broiler.
2. Cut the tomato and mozzarella into slices.
3. Place two tomato slices on a baking sheet (lined with a silicone mat or foil). Add layers of basil, mozzarella and more tomato, finishing with mozzarella.
4. Grind black pepper over the stacks and place under the broiler for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has started to melt. Transfer to two serving plates.
5. Whisk together the balsamic and oil, then drizzle it over the top of each stack and serve.

Recipe Notes

6g net carbs per serving

Nutrition Facts

Warm Caprese Stack

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 8g 40%

Cholesterol 44mg 15%

Sodium 364mg 15%

Potassium 445mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 8g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 5g

Protein 14g 28%

Vitamin A 36.8%

Vitamin C 28.2%

Calcium 30.3%

Iron 3.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you love Caprese, try my new version with avocado!

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