Broiled Mozzarella Tomatoes
Indulge in the delightful simplicity of Broiled Mozzarella Tomatoes, a quick and easy recipe bursting with fresh flavors and irresistible textures. Perfectly ripe tomatoes are sliced into hearty rounds, drizzled with olive oil, and seasoned with a medley of garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Topped with creamy fresh mozzarella, they’re broiled to golden perfection in just minutes, creating a bubbly, slightly caramelized layer. Finished with fragrant basil leaves and a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze, these elegant bites make an ideal appetizer, snack, or side dish. With only 15 minutes from start to finish, this recipe is your go-to for a simple yet impressive addition to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe tomatoes
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons dried oregano
- 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons balsamic glaze
Instructions
Preheat your broiler to high and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Wash the tomatoes and slice them into thick rounds, approximately 1/2-inch thick.
Lay the tomato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the olive oil evenly over the tomato slices.
Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried oregano for seasoning.
Place one slice of fresh mozzarella on top of each tomato round.
Broil the tomatoes in the oven for 4-5 minutes, or until the mozzarella has melted and begun to bubble and brown slightly.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the tomatoes sit for 1-2 minutes.
Top each broiled tomato slice with a fresh basil leaf and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1064 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.7 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 178 mg | 59% | |
| Sodium | 2634 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1234 mg | 95% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1407 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
