Grilled Caprese Baguette
Grilled Caprese Baguette layers juicy tomato, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil over toasty olive-oil brushed bread for a fresh, balanced bite. The garlic and herbs add a fragrant lift, making it perfect as a light appetizer, picnic snack, or summery side to pasta or grilled meats.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Caprese Baguette, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 18
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to low heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the baguette halves. Add the minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Layer the tomato on top; season the tomato with salt, pepper, dried parsley, and dried basil. Top the tomato with the mozzarella cheese.
- 3
Place the baguette halves on foil and grill until the cheese begins to melt, 5 to 8 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and parsley. Cut into slices and serve.
- Calories 265.59 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 10.85 g Good Source 22%
- Carbohydrate 27.91 g 10%
- Total Fat 12.28 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.65 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.6 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 422.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.7 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 260.59 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 2.26 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 197.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 18.23 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.49 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Grilled Caprese Baguette is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baguette, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 265.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Caprese Baguette?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or lunch.
- What is Grilled Caprese Baguette made of?
- The main ingredients are Baguette, Black Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley, Fresh Basil. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Grilled Caprese Baguette?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Caprese Baguette?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 265.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Caprese Baguette easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Grilled Caprese Baguette healthy?
- Grilled Caprese Baguette has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 265.59 calories and 10.85 g of protein, or 22% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 422.15 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.65 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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