Peach Caprese with Mozzarella, Lemon and Basil

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Source: America's Test Kitchen.

Caprese · Peach · Italian

A late-summer twist on caprese: juicy peach slices layered with creamy mozzarella, dressed with lemon and olive oil and finished with torn basil.

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Total10 min
DifficultyEasy
Per serving224 kcal
FreeSource of proteinVegetarian
Servings6Recipe makes 6
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Allergens (EU 14)
GlutenCrustaceansEggsFishPeanutsSoybeansMilkTree nutsCeleryMustardSesameSulphitesLupinMolluscs

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Method

  1. 1

    Dress the peaches. Whisk the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in the bowl, add the peach slices and turn them gently to coat.

  2. 2

    Layer. Overlap the peaches and mozzarella on the platter.

  3. 3

    Finish. Pour over any dressing left in the bowl, scatter with basil and add a little more pepper. Serve at room temperature.

Storage

Best eaten on the day. Keep any leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 1 day. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).

EU nutrition claims

  • Source of protein: 4.4 g protein per 100 kcal, about 18% of energy (needs ≥ 12%)

Per serving, from the nutrition table. Condition from the Annex to EU Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006. How we decide

Free sugars

Sugar (daily guide)

0.1 g per serving

0.2 % of the 50 g daily maximum · 0.4 % of the ideal 25 g

Free sugars under 50 g a day, ideally about 25 g, based on WHO free-sugar guidance (not endorsed by WHO). The share shown is the share of one serving. WHO

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • whisk
  • serving platter

Nutrition per serving Calculated from USDA FoodData Central

Per servingAmount
Energy224 kcal
Protein9.8 g
Carbohydrate8.9 g
of which sugars7.2 g
of which free sugars0.1 g
Fat17.2 g
of which saturates7.4 g
Fibre1.3 g
Salt0.98 g

Protein per 100 kcal

4.4 g High protein needs ≥ 5 g per 100 kcal (20% of energy) and ≥ 10 g per serving

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values