Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? 🥪 And when it comes to sandwiches, there’s nothing quite like a Caprese sandwich. With its fresh ingredients and simple preparation, it’s the perfect meal for any time of day.
Picture this: you’re sitting outside on a warm summer day ☀️, the sun shining down on you as you take a bite of your delicious Caprese sandwich. The sourdough bread is perfectly toasted, the mozzarella cheese melted just right. The tomatoes are juicy and ripe 🍅, and the fresh basil adds a pop of flavor that takes the whole thing to the next level. And let’s not forget about that balsamic glaze – it’s the cherry on top of an already amazing sandwich 🍒.
But the best part? This sandwich is not only delicious, but it’s also good for you. With 350 calories and 15g of protein per serving, it’s a meal you can feel good about eating. Plus, it’s packed with healthy fats, carbs, and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
Making this sandwich is a breeze. All you need are a few simple ingredients: sourdough bread, fresh mozzarella cheese, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, balsamic glaze, olive oil for brushing, and salt and pepper to taste. Assembling the sandwich is easy – just layer the ingredients on top of each other and cook until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
And the best part? You can customize this sandwich to your liking. Want to add some meat? Go for it! How about some extra veggies? Why not! The possibilities are endless.
So go ahead and treat yourself to a Caprese sandwich – you won’t regret it. It’s a little taste of Italy right in your own kitchen 🇮🇹. Buon appetito!
Steps
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5 min
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Preparing the ingredientsFirstly, gather all the ingredients listed above. Then, slice the fresh mozzarella cheese and tomatoes into even slices. Additionally, wash the fresh basil leaves and set them aside. |
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Done
10 min
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Assembling the sandwichSecondly, lay out four slices of sourdough bread. On each slice, place an even layer of mozzarella cheese slices. Next, add a layer of tomato slices on top of the cheese. Season the tomatoes with salt and pepper to taste. Then, add a few fresh basil leaves on top of the tomatoes. Finally, drizzle balsamic glaze over the basil leaves. |
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10 min
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Cooking the sandwichThirdly, heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Brush one side of the remaining four slices of bread with olive oil. Place the oiled side down on top of the assembled sandwiches. Brush the top side of the bread with olive oil as well. Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the heated skillet or griddle. Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted. |
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Done
5 min
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Serving the sandwichLastly, remove the sandwiches from the skillet or griddle and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately. |
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A sandwich you definitely want to try