Miss the taste of caprese but don’t want the expense of mozzarella? Look no further than these tofu caprese toasts! With a quick swap for sliced, extra firm tofu and kosher salt, this combination will satisfy your craving for the classic recipe. I find it difficult to stop at just one!

Tofu Caprese Toast

• 2 slices bread of choice, toasted (I prefer a bread with a hard crunch like French bread or sourdough)
• 1 vine tomato, sliced
• 1/4 block extra firm tofu, drained and sliced
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh basil leaves, whole or chopped
• Kosher salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. Toast bread to desired crunchiness in toaster or toaster oven.
2. Place toast on a plate and add 1 slice of tofu on top of each toast. Add two slices of tomato on top of each tofu slice.
3. Sprinkle kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste over tomatoes. Drizzle small amount of olive oil over tomatoes.
4. Garnish with whole fresh basil leaves OR chop basil in a chiffonade style (take a stack of basil leaves, roll like a cigar, and slice while rolled to create ribbons).
5. Enjoy!

Voila! A simple fresh summer dish you can enjoy for lunch any day of the week. Pair with your favorite vegan wine and enjoy it as an appetizer! Feel free to add more or fewer ingredients to your taste preference. I guarantee this won’t last long on your plate! Have a lovely day and stay safe!