PANZANELLA TOMATO TOAST WITH CRISPY CAPERS AND BASIL LEAVES

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Panzanella Tomato Toast with Crispy Capers and Basil Leaves image

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     Sandwich     Tomato     Appetizer     Breakfast     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Basil     Cucumber     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup drained, dried capers
Kosher salt
15 washed, well-dried fresh basil leaves
1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, quartered, sliced 1/4" thick
1 pound heirloom tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices sesame-seeded Italian bread or country bread, toasted
2 garlic cloves, halved

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Add capers and fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer capers to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and season with salt. Fry basil in batches in same skillet until crisp, about 30 seconds. Transfer to paper-towel lined plate and season with salt. Let oil in pan cool slightly.
  • Toss cucumber, tomatoes, onion, vinegar, fried capers, and 1/4 cup warm caper-basil oil in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Vigorously rub one side of hot toasts with garlic, then top with tomato mixture. Top with fried basil leaves and serve warm.

mouhammad zeaiter
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This recipe is a great way to showcase fresh summer tomatoes.


Bare Do
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I'm not a fan of capers, so I omitted them from the recipe. It still turned out great!


Rustin Shirley
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This recipe is easy to make and it's delicious. I love the combination of tomatoes, capers, and basil.


Highe HIghe
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up fresh tomatoes.


Caitlyn Macinnes
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it up.


Sufyan Raj
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This is a great recipe for a light and refreshing summer meal.


ijayoma obasi
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few fresh ingredients that come together to create a delicious and flavorful dish.


James Hairston
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. This is a great recipe for beginners.


Pranto Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I had a bunch of tomatoes that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great!


Kyejjusa Jonathan
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I loved this recipe. The capers and basil really balanced out the flavor of the tomatoes.


Seema Sen
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This dish is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden. It's the perfect summer meal.


Bradley Innes
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I will definitely be making this again.


krish shrestha
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This recipe was delicious! The flavors of the tomatoes, capers, and basil came together perfectly. I also loved the crispy texture of the capers. This is a great summer dish that is sure to impress your guests.