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Roasted Caprese with Basil Oil

Published: Jun 18, 2013 · Modified: Feb 4, 2023 by Samantha Ferraro · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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Roasted caprese offers a warmer and robust feel than the traditional salad, with roasted tomatoes and garlic and a fresh basil oil.

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Well this has been quite the interesting weekend. I originally planned to post this recipe yesterday, but the weekend decided to take over and cause some slightly frightening events. It is fitting to finally post my favorite dish though, because it is somewhat comforting to me.

Sudday started off great. We went to the Angels and Yankees game and saw the Yankees kick some Cali butt!

Roasted Caprese with Basil Oil via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Now onto one of my my favorite dishes. Anything with Tomatoes like my Heirloom Tomato and Garlic Focaccia or my Roasted Cherry Tomato Bruschetta.

Roasted tomato caprese salad is simple, comforting and explodes with flavor. I eat this salad several times a week because it is that amazing.

Simple ingredients = amazing dishes. All that is here are roasted cherry tomatoes and mini bell peppers with whole garlic cloves. In a high heat oven the tomatoes begin to blister and slowly pop with sweet tomato juice. My favorite part are the whole garlic cloves. When they stay whole, the garlic becomes sweet and creamy and all you want to do is pop them in your mouth or spread it on a crusty toasted piece of Italian bread. To continue with the flavor explosion, I made a super quick basil oil, where i just pulsed together roughly chopped basil and olive oil. The basil's aroma opens up and cuts some of the tomato sweetness.

Roasted Caprese with Basil Oil via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Roasted Caprese with Basil Oil

Samantha Ferraro

LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Roasted caprese offers a warmer and robust feel than the traditional salad, with roasted tomatoes and garlic and a fresh basil oil.
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Servings 2 servings
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 lbs cherry tomatoes any color
  • 5-6 mini bell peppers
  • 2 oz fresh Mozzarella
  • 4-5 whole garlic cloves skin removed
  • Few leaves of fresh basil
  • Olive oil for drizzling
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small baking dish, add the tomatoes, peppers and garlic cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and dust with salt and pepper. Toss together and bake in 400 degree F oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tomatoes blister and garlic begins to get golden.
  • When done, allow tomatoes to cool for a few minutes.
  • In a small food processor (or you can roughly chop), add basil leaves and olive oil. Pulse together until a rough pesto forms.
  • To assemble: spoon basil oil on bottom of plate, then place roughly torn fresh mozzarella and top with caramelized tomatoes, peppers and garlic. Drizzle additional olive on the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 231mgPotassium: 1182mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4602IUVitamin C: 195mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 4mg
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  1. Karla @ Foodologie says

    June 19, 2013 at 9:38 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! I'm glad Joe is ok! That's got to be scary!

    Also I need to tell you I'm in love with this salad and we need to make gnocchi ASAP!

    Reply
  2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    June 19, 2013 at 7:40 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh I'm so glad he's okay!

    Reply
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