Baked Tomatoes and Mozzarella |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 135 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This recipe takes any store bought, colorless tomato and makes it seem like the best vegetable you've ever tasted! Just takes a little extra time than most recipes. Ingredients:
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste |
1 (8 ounce) ball of fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil |
1 clove roasted garlic, mashed into a paste |
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2. Arrange tomato slices on prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle tomatoes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil; sprinkle lightly with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
3. Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven until they become leathery, a bit brown, and crunchy around the edges, approximately 2 hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
4. Combine the cooled roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, and roasted garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil; mix well.
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