Strawberry and Mozzarella Toast
Servings: 8 toasts
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
Balsamic Reduction
- ¾ cup good quality balsamic vinegar
Roasted Strawberries
- 1 lb strawberries cleaned, hulled and cut in half
- ¾ tsp honey
- 2 tsp balsamic reduction
Toast
- 8 slices of ciabatta or baguette
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Over medium heat, add balsamic vinegar into a small saucepan. Heat until vinegar boils, then reduce heat a simmer. Stir occasionally to avoid scorching. Simmer for 10-13 minutes, until vinegar has reduced by at least half and consistency is that of syrup. Set aside.
- Place prepared strawberries in a large bowl. Add honey and 2 tablespoons of prepared balsamic reduction to strawberries and mix to combine ingredients.
- Transfer berries to a parchment lined baking sheet. Arrange in an even layer. Bake berries for 25-30 minutes. When done, set aside and allow to cool slightly.
- Line bread slices on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Bake in oven at 275 degrees F for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven, add mozzarella to each slice and place in oven for another few minutes. Remove from oven, add strawberries and drizzle with balsamic reduction. Garnish with basil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 794mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g