Peach caprese with basil as a fresh summer recipe for warm days, barbecues and light cuisine
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Peach caprese with basil

Sliced peaches are grilled briefly and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing. Ripe but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil on the plate first. Nectarines work as well, burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

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Total time 15 min
Calories 320 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Prepare the peach caprese with basil

Ripe but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil on the plate. Peach wedges are grilled briefly and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing. Nectarines work as well, burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

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Peach caprese with basil

Sliced peaches are grilled briefly and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing. Ripe but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil on the plate.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Peaches: cut into wedges. Mozzarella: remove leaves. Cherry tomatoes: halve. Basil: remove leaves.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Sliced peaches are grilled briefly and served with mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and a balsamic honey dressing.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Ripe but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil on the plate.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Arrange the peach, tomato and mozzarella on a platter overlapping. Add the basil, olive oil and the final seasoning just before serving.

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Tips for Peach caprese with basil

Important for peach caprese with basil

Ripe but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil on the plate.

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How to adapt this recipe

Nectarines work as well, burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

Nutrition per serving

320kcal
20.0 gCarbohydrates
14.0 gProtein
21.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Peach caprese with basil

Weigh the peaches, prepare the mozzarella and keep the cherry tomatoes separate, then start the main cooking process for the peach caprese with basil.

Ripe but firm peaches retain their shape on the grill; add mozzarella and basil on the plate.

Cool the peach caprese covered with basil. Important for the texture: Ripe but firm peaches keep their shape on the grill; add the mozzarella and basil on the plate first. If possible, eat the leftovers the following day.

Nectarines work as well, burrata makes the caprese particularly creamy.

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