Meal Kit

Charred Caprese Tartines

with spinach salad and garlic vinaigrette

Prep & Cook Time: 25-35 min.

Difficulty Level: Easy

Spice Level: Not Spicy

Cook Within: 5 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Pine Nuts), Milk, Wheat

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    Vegetarian
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We put a small twist on the traditional caprese with this tartine, a fancy name for an open-faced sandwich. We char grape tomatoes on the grill before serving them atop crusty baguettes along with fresh mozzarella, pine nuts, and basil. The flavors are simple and delicious for an elegant mid-week dinner.

In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    2 Mini Baguettes
  • 7 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    4 oz. Fresh Ciliegine Mozzarella
  • 3 oz. Baby Spinach
  • ¼ oz. Basil
  • ¼ fl. oz. Champagne Vinegar
  • Info
    ¼ oz. Pine Nuts
  • 2 Garlic Cloves

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    640
  • Carbohydrates
    81g
  • Net Carbs
    76g
  • Fat
    22g
  • Protein
    25g
  • Sodium
    1920mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 Mixing Bowls
  • 1 Small Non-Stick Pan

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F
  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Halve mozzarella. Stem basil, stack leaves, roll into a long cylinder, and slice lengthwise to create very thin strips. Mince garlic. Halve baguettes lengthwise. Heat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Make the Garlic Vinaigrette

    Stir together garlic, Champagne vinegar, 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside to let flavors marry.

  3. 3

    Toast the Pine Nuts

    Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts to hot pan and stir often until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. As soon as nuts smell toasted, immediately remove from pan to avoid burning.

  4. 4

    Toast the Baguettes

    Spray cut side of each baguette half with cooking spray. Place on grill or grill pan, cut side down, and toast until lightly charred, 1-3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Grill and Crush the Tomatoes

    Spray grill or grill pan with cooking spray. Place grape tomatoes on grill and cook until slightly charred and softened, 2-4 minutes. Transfer tomatoes to another mixing bowl and gently crush. Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and stir.

  6. 6

    Finish the Dish

    Build tartines by placing a serving of charred tomatoes and mozzarella on a toasted baguette half. Drizzle each tartine with 1 tsp. vinaigrette and garnish with basil and pine nuts. Toss spinach with remaining vinaigrette and serve salad on the side.

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