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Sleezy Capreezy
Italian Caprese Toast with Mozzarella, Tomato, Garlic, Pesto, Basil, and Balsamic Glaze
Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
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Yield:
12
Author:
Jenny Talia
Equipment
Baking sheet
Materials
Toast
1
loaf
Artisanal Kalamata Olive Loaf, dense Garlic loaf, or Foccacia loaf
½
cup
Olive Oil
1
Tbsp
Minced Garlic
Capreezy Layer
½
cup
Classic Pesto
1
lb log
Mozzarella Cheese (unsliced)
4
small or medium
Fresh Tomatoes
8
Fresh Basil leaves
Salt
Pepper
¼
cup
Balsamic Glaze
¼
cup
Pignolia (Pine) Nuts
Instructions
Prepare the Toast
Place slices of bread on a cooking tray
Brush each slice of bread with olive oil
Spread a light layer of minced garlic over the oil
Toast bread until crispy
Prepare Capreezy Ingredients
Wash and slice tomatoes (as thinly as possible)
Slice Mozzarella as thinly as possible
Wash Fresh Basil, dry, and use kitchen shears to cut into small strips
Layer Your Capreezy
Use a butter knife to spread Classic Pesto on each Toast slice
Place a tomato slice at the left edge of the Toast slice
Nestle a Mozzarella slice ¼ inch from the edge of the tomato slice
Repeat until your toast is covered by alternating and slightly staggered Tomato and Mozzarella slices (typically 4-5)
Repeat for all toasts
Salt and Pepper generously
Drizzle Balsamic Glaze on top of your Capreezies
Chop your fresh Basil, and sprinkle it on top of your toasts
Top with a few Pignolia Nuts
Cover and hold until you are close to serving time
Right before serving, Place Sleezy Capreezy toasts in the Air Roaster for 7-8 minutes- or until the cheese begins to melt
Place on a tray and enjoy