Grilled Country Bread with Warm Mozzarella, Basil & Lemon

Charred country bread topped with warm, melting mozzarella, bright lemon, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil for simple, bold flavour.

INGREDIENTS

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2 slices multi-grain country bread (1cm thick)

50ml olive oil

150g mozzarella, sliced

Fresh lemon zest and a little juice

Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

5–7 basil leaves

Aged balsamic vinegar, to serve

Method

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Drizzle the bread generously with olive oil and season well with Maldon salt.

Grill on a hot grill until golden and crisp on both sides.

Reduce the heat slightly, lay the mozzarella over the toasted bread, and grill gently for 2–3 minutes until just warm and beginning to soften.

Finish with a little more olive oil, seasoning, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a fine grating of lemon zest.

Scatter over the basil leaves.

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To Serve

Serve immediately, with aged balsamic vinegar on the side.

Grilled Country Bread with Warm Mozzarella, Basil & Lemon

Charred country bread topped with warm, melting mozzarella, bright lemon, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil for simple, bold flavour.

INGREDIENTS

   +  &nbsp

2 slices multi-grain country bread (1cm thick)

50ml olive oil

150g mozzarella, sliced

Fresh lemon zest and a little juice

Maldon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

5–7 basil leaves

Aged balsamic vinegar, to serve

Method

   +   

Drizzle the bread generously with olive oil and season well with Maldon salt.

Grill on a hot grill until golden and crisp on both sides.

Reduce the heat slightly, lay the mozzarella over the toasted bread, and grill gently for 2–3 minutes until just warm and beginning to soften.

Finish with a little more olive oil, seasoning, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a fine grating of lemon zest.

Scatter over the basil leaves.

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To Serve

Serve immediately, with aged balsamic vinegar on the side.

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