Tomato halves seasoned simply with salt and pepper and roasted until flavorful then topped with fresh Mozzarella and basil leaves before being drizzled with olive oil. A perfect addition to your Brunch or BBQ.
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- Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole from Kathryn's Kitchen Blog
Unfortunately tomato season is very short here in Michigan and the tomatoes that are shipped in are often mealy and flavorless. I have tried using cherry or grape tomatoes and tossing the ingredients into a salad but it's just not the same.
So what's a Caprese lover to do? I decided to try roasting the tomatoes to bring out some of the natural, sweet goodness that is hidden inside. Is it as wonderful as using a fresh, garden ripe tomato? Of course not. Will it work in a pinch when you are jonesin' for Caprese? Absolutely!!!
Roasted Tomato Caprese
Ingredients
- 6 Tomatoes, cut in half, crosswise
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 12 slices fresh Mozzarella Cheese
- handful basil leaves coarsely chopped
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Place the tomato halves onto a baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated 425* oven for about 10-15 minutes, until starting to soften but still maintaining their shape.
- Place onto a serving platter and top each with a slice of Mozzarella.
- Sprinkle with the chopped basil and drizzle with olive oil.
- Serve immediately or let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
106.42Fat (grams)
7.62Sat. Fat (grams)
3.91Carbs (grams)
3.01Fiber (grams)
0.74Net carbs
2.27Sugar (grams)
1.91Protein (grams)
6.83Sodium (milligrams)
196.9Cholesterol (grams)
22.38
Tomato season cannot come soon enough! These look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI know...Nothing better than a garden fresh tomato!!
DeleteI like the idea of using roasted tomatoes! Yum1
ReplyDeleteThis is such a classic and roasting would just make the tomatoes better!
ReplyDeleteyes, perfect for when tomatoes are not quite in season.
DeleteThese look so flavorful and I love that they are low carb!!
ReplyDeleteYes, that is a bonus.
DeleteRoasted tomatoes are delicious- they become so much sweeter! I love my caprese a little on the sweet side and this looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteThey were very good.
DeleteI am caprese lover and the roasted tomato sounds yum!
ReplyDeleteThanks Radha.
DeleteA great twist on a classic caprese!
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