Caprese Invernale Recipe
roasted beets, bufala mozzarella, basil oil, balsamic glaze
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Ingredients
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Vegetables
Dairy
Oils and Condiments
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Roast the Beets
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the beets thoroughly and wrap each beet in aluminum foil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for about 45-60 minutes or until they are fork-tender. Once cooked, remove from the oven and let them cool before peeling.
Assembly
- 2
Slice the Beets
Once the roasted beets have cooled, unwrap them from the foil and peel off the skin. Slice the beets into thin rounds.
- 3
Prepare the Mozzarella
Drain the bufala mozzarella from its liquid and slice it into thick rounds.
- 4
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, alternate layers of sliced beets and bufala mozzarella. Drizzle the basil oil over the top and then drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- 5
Garnish
Tuck fresh basil leaves in between the layers and on top for decoration.