Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of ciabatta bread
- 2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
- 8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lay out the ciabatta slices on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle olive oil on one side of each slice.
- Layer fresh mozzarella, tomato slices, and basil leaves on half of the ciabatta slices.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over the top, then season with salt and pepper.
- Top with the remaining ciabatta slices, oil side up.
- Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the bread is golden and the cheese is melty.
- Slice in half and serve warm.
Notes
- Use heirloom tomatoes for extra flavor.
- Feel free to add pesto for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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