Roasted Tomato Caprese Towers
Elegant appetizer featuring roasted tomatoes layered with fresh mozzarella and basil, drizzled with balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Roasted Tomatoes
- 4–5 large tomatoes, sliced into thick rounds
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- For the Towers
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced into rounds
- Fresh basil leaves
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange tomato slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and dried oregano. Brush mixture over tomato slices.
- Roast tomatoes for 15–20 minutes until slightly caramelized but still holding shape. Let cool slightly.
- On a serving plate or individual plates, layer a roasted tomato slice, a mozzarella slice, and a basil leaf. Repeat to form towers of 2–3 layers.
- Finish with a basil leaf on top and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or at room temperature.
Notes
You can use a store-bought balsamic glaze or reduce 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar with 1 tbsp honey until syrupy.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 14g
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