Appetizer for 4

Caprese Bruschetta

Name: Caprese Bruschetta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 large ripe tomatoes; 8 oz mozzarella balls; 10 fresh basil leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp red wine vinegar; salt and black pepper; 1 baguette

$9.78for 420 minServes 4

Garlic-rubbed baguette slices hold tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, parsley, and a simple oil and vinegar dressing.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Fresh tomatoes, 1.15 lb$1.99/lb typical	1.15 lb	$2.33Typical price
	Mozzarella, 8 oz$0.30/oz typical	8 oz	$2.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 2.5$1.49 each typical	2.5	$3.82Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bagels, 1$0.70 each typical	1	$0.70Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.78

Swaps

Swap mozzarella for cheddar and shredded cheeseabout the same price

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper

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20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.44 per serving$9.78 for 4

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Ingredients

3 large ripe tomatoes
8 oz mozzarella balls
10 fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp red wine vinegar
salt and black pepper
1 baguette

Steps

Cut the baguette into thin slices and rub each slice with the cut garlic cloves.
Chop the tomatoes and mozzarella, then place them in a bowl with the basil and parsley.
Whisk the oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss the tomato mixture with the dressing and let it stand for 5 minutes.
Spoon the mixture onto the baguette slices and serve within 5 minutes.