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Easy baked tomatoes with cheese and basil

Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil

Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella and Basil is a vibrant Mediterranean dish that transforms ripe tomatoes into warm, cheese-topped delights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 2

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 210mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium tomatoes ripe but firm
  • 1 ball of mozzarella
  • 1 handful torn spinach leaves
  • A few basil leaves
  • 150 ml creme fraiche
  • Cheddar or parmesan cheese to grate over the top
  • Oregano and black pepper to season.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200oC. Drizzle a little olive oil at the bottom of a gratin dish and cover with the torn spinach leaves.
  • Slice the tomatoes fairly thinly.
  • Layer tomatoes, torn pieces of mozzarella and basil leaves until all the tomatoes have been used up.
  • In a pan, heat the creme fraiche gently and stir until it reduces a little and is warmed through. Pour over the other ingredients in the dish.
  • Cover with grated hard cheese and sprinkle with some oregano and black pepper to season.
  • Bake for about 20 mins until the tomatoes are soft and the cheese is bubbling.
Keyword Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella, baking recipes, healthy recipes, homemade appetizer, vegetarian recipe
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