Because of the small portion of tomatoes and cheese, the only real Carbs are in the bread, choose a good hearty Artisan loaf and enjoy.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian
Keyword
basil, Bocconcini, Tomatoes
Ingredients
¼cupolive oil
1garlic cloveminced
*4 slices bread – CHO dependent on your product
4cherry tomatoes
2medium bocconcini balls
8– 12 fresh basil leaves
2slicesprosciuttotorn
Instructions
Mix olive oil and garlic in a small dish and set aside. (This can be made earlier in the day.)
Pre heat broiler and place bread slices on cooking sheet. Brown one side, flip and brown the other. Spread garlic olive oil over one side of toasted bread, add sliced bocconcini and broil until melted and slightly golden.
Remove to serving platter, top with fresh tomato slices, basil and prosciutto.
Recipe Notes
*If making Gluten Free, use “Udi’s” hotdog buns. They seem to hold up better as compared to any dinner rolls or French baguette style bread.