The Caprese Recipe

Name: The Caprese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley; 4 cloves garlic; Zest of 1/2 a lemon; Sprig fresh oregano, leaves picked; Sprig fresh thyme, leaves picked; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon coarsely cracked pepper; 1 teaspoon toasted coriander seeds; 10 tablespoons olive oil; Salt; 2 slices thick-cut French bread (sourdough or another quality sliced bread can be substituted); 1 tablespoon shredded fresh mozzarella; 1 ripe heirloom tomato, sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley salad (finely chopped parsley, garlic, pepper and scallions)

Servings: persons

2 bunches fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
4 cloves garlic
Zest of 1/2 a lemon
Sprig fresh oregano, leaves picked
Sprig fresh thyme, leaves picked
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon coarsely cracked pepper
1 teaspoon toasted coriander seeds
10 tablespoons olive oil
Salt
2 slices thick-cut French bread (sourdough or another quality sliced bread can be substituted)
1 tablespoon shredded fresh mozzarella
1 ripe heirloom tomato, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons parsley salad (finely chopped parsley, garlic, pepper and scallions)

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For the pesto: Finely chop the parsley and garlic.
2
Add the zest, herbs, lemon juice, pepper, coriander seeds and salt to taste to a bowl and mix.
3
Add the parsley and garlic.
4
Blend until a fine paste, while slowly adding the olive oil.
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For the sandwich: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
6
After the pesto is completed, throw your nice slices of bread on the grill.
7
Layer all of the sandwich ingredients on one slice of the bread, mozzarella first.
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After about 5 minutes, the mozzarella should be melted and the bread should have a nice crispness with some darker caramelization.
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Put the other slice of bread on top, and enjoy!
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This recipe was provided by a professional chef or restaurant and may have been scaled down from a bulk recipe.
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The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bunches fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley, 4 cloves garlic, Zest of 1/2 a lemon, Sprig fresh oregano, leaves picked, and more.

Yes, The Caprese falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

The Caprese

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