Toasted Caprese Sandwich
This Toasted Caprese Sandwich layers roasted-garlic–smeared ciabatta with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and slices of mozzarella, then bakes until hot and melty. The rosemary butter and a splash of balsamic add aromatic depth and tang, making it a comforting pick for lunch or a light dinner when you want classic caprese flavors with a toasty edge.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Toasted Caprese Sandwich, 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
- 0.82 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 11
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 29
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Cut off the top of the head of garlic to reveal the cloves, trimming about 1/4 inch from the top of each clove. Drizzle the exposed cloves with olive oil, then wrap the head in a piece of aluminum foil. Place in the preheated oven and bake until the cloves are tender, about 35 minutes. Remove the garlic from the oven; leave the oven on. Squeeze the garlic from the cloves into a small dish and mash into a paste.
- 3
Spread the butter on the cut sides of the bread, sprinkle with rosemary, and set on a baking sheet. Toast the bread in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread with the garlic paste. Top one half of the loaf with basil and tomatoes. Drizzle the tomato slices with balsamic vinegar. Top the other half of the loaf with sliced mozzarella. Return both sandwich halves to the baking sheet.
- 4
Place in the hot oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. Let the sandwich cool slightly before assembling. Cut into 4 pieces to serve.
- Calories 524.19 kcal High 26%
- Protein 20.19 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 65.21 g 24%
- Total Fat 19.77 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 10.27 g High 51%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 54.67 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 844.63 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 3.77 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 3.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 363.47 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 7.4 mg Good Source 41%
- Potassium 102.03 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 169.27 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 7.06 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Toasted Caprese Sandwich is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Ciabatta Bread, Dried Rosemary, and Fresh Basil. Each serving provides about 524.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Toasted Caprese Sandwich?
- It is an Italian sandwich recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Toasted Caprese Sandwich made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Ciabatta Bread, Dried Rosemary, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Toasted Caprese Sandwich?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Toasted Caprese Sandwich?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 524.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Toasted Caprese Sandwich easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Toasted Caprese Sandwich healthy?
- Toasted Caprese Sandwich has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 524.19 calories and 20.19 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 844.63 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 10.27 g (51% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, 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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