Caprese Delight

Caprese Delight is a vibrant gluten-free American pizza that combines the classic flavors of fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil with a tangy balsamic glaze. It's a delightful, easy-to-make dish that brings the essence of an Italian summer to your table.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free pizza crust - 1 medium (about 250g)
• Fresh mozzarella cheese - 150g, sliced
• Ripe tomatoes - 2 medium, sliced
• Fresh basil leaves - 10 leaves
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Balsamic glaze - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Place the gluten-free pizza crust on a baking sheet or pizza stone.
3. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the crust and spread it evenly.
4. Layer the sliced tomatoes evenly over the pizza crust.
5. Top the tomatoes with slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
6. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the cheese and tomatoes.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove the pizza from the oven and let it cool for 2 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with the remaining olive oil and balsamic glaze.
10. Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and basil, which can help reduce inflammation.
• Provides healthy fats from olive oil and mozzarella cheese, supporting heart health.

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