Open Caprese Sandwich

Serves 4

Ingredients: • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided • 1 tsp minced garlic • 8 slices (about ½ in. thick) crusty Italian bread • 3 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced • 500g of fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced thinly. • 16 medium basil leaves • 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar • Sea salt freshly ground black pepper for seasoning Method:

Cut 8 slices of crusty Italian bread

Over a grill or fry pan on medium heat a little olive oil, add garlic, lay 4 slices of bread to the pan toast 1 side of the bread for around 1- 2min,

Turn bread over, lay tomato slices on bread to fit, overlapping if needed, then lay cheese slices over tomatoes. Cover grill and cook until cheese starts to melt, about 2 minutes.

Transfer sandwiches to a platter, (Two each) Put 2 basil leaves over each sandwich and drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp. oil and the vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Repeat with the other 4 slices of bread.

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