Mom’s Tomato Melts

Tomatoes are botanically classified as fruit, but they are commonly considered and used as vegetables in cooking.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Mom’s Tomato Melts

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Appetizer, Lunch Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 medium Tomatoes
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon Basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the tomatoes into thick slices.
3. Place the tomato slices on a baking sheet.
4. Drizzle olive oil over the tomato slices.
5. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the tomatoes.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and top each tomato slice with mozzarella cheese.
8. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
10. Let the tomato melts rest for 5 minutes before serving.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.