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Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Crostini
10 ingredients
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Easy to make, crostini are an excellent way to showcase fresh seasonal ingredients. This simple combination of ripe tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese makes a perfect beginning to an alfresco meal.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
284
Calories
9g
Protein
20g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Mozzarella Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 85 |
| Red Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- Extra-virgin olive oil for brushing, plus 1/4 cup
- 1 baguette, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick
- slices
- Salt and coarsely ground pepper, to taste
- 8 vine-ripened tomatoes, about 1 1/2 lb. total
- 1/2 cup slivered fresh basil leaves
- 2 Tbs. finely minced red onion
- 1/4 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbs. aged balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 lb. fresh mozzarella cheese
Directions
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By williamssonoma ·
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