Roasted Tomato Caprese #BrunchWeek

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.

This is Day 3 of Brunch Week.......

Each year Christie of A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures invites us to join her in sharing recipes that are perfect for hosting a brunch.  Of course, the recipes found here are not only perfect for brunch but can be served anytime of the day as part of a full meal and many of them, like this delicious Roasted Tomato Caprese Salad can be a light meal in and of themselves.

Let's take a look at the Brunch Buffet today........

Wednesday #BrunchWeek Recipes

Beverages

• Pink Pineapple Vodka Cocktail from Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Tipsy Iced Coffee from Jolene's Recipe Journal

Appetizers and Salads

• Labneh Launji Crostini from Magical Ingredients
• Roasted Tomato Caprese from A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Spicy Melon Pineapple Fruit Salad from That Recipe

Breads, Grains, and Cereals

• Aebleskivers: Danish Pancake Balls from Art of Natural Living
• Easy GF Banana Bread from Frugal & Fit
• Peaches and Cream Pancakes from Palatable Pastime
• Pecan Baked Oatmeal from A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Tart Cherry Crumb Muffins from Cheese Curd In Paradise

Egg Dishes

• Eggs Benedict Waffle Fries from Cindy's Recipes and Writings
• Hearty Brunch Bagel Sandwich from Jen Around the World
• Individual Breakfast Pizza from A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole from Kathryn's Kitchen Blog

I love Caprese Salad.  Nothing better than a fresh garden ripe tomato, topped with a slice of fresh Mozzarella, sprinkled with basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and seasoned simply with salt and pepper.  Pure Heaven!!!

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!!!

Today is my last day of Brunch Week as I have other events in which I'm participating tomorrow and Friday.  Stop by tomorrow for a wonderful Pasta Salad dressed with Spinach Pesto and on Friday for a fantastic Burger that you would find while visiting the Dominican Republic.

Of course, you don't want to miss out on the remaining Brunch Week recipes so make sure to follow #brunchweek on social media for links to more outstanding recipes from this wonderful group of bloggers.

salad, vegetable sides, tomatoes, Mozzarella, basil

Salads

Italian

Yield: 12 servings

Author: Wendy Klik

Roasted Tomato Caprese

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.

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 15 MinTotal time: 20 Min

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

1. 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.
2. Place onto a serving platter and top each with a slice of Mozzarella.
3. Sprinkle with the chopped basil and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Serve immediately or let stand at room temperature until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

106.42

Fat (grams)

7.62

Sat. Fat (grams)

3.91

Carbs (grams)

3.01

Fiber (grams)

0.74

Net carbs

2.27

Sugar (grams)

1.91

Protein (grams)

6.83

Sodium (milligrams)

196.9

Cholesterol (grams)

22.38

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