Golden Cheese-Crisp Pizza Tomatoes 🍅🧀

Pizza Tomatoes 🍅🍕

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Recipe Category: Vegetable
Keywords: Less than 60 Minutes

Description:

This recipe is a delightful way to savor the bounty of fresh tomatoes from your summer garden. I often find myself making a double batch of these because, trust me, they are irresistibly delicious! 🌞🍅

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 204.6
• Fat: 8.8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 29.5mg
• Sodium: 238.8mg
• Carbohydrates: 20.4g
  • Fiber: 1.8g
  • Sugar: 2.6g
• Protein: 11.2g

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Coating:

   • In a bowl, combine the flour, dried basil, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper.

2. Coat the Tomatoes:

   • Dip the tomatoes into the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

3. Fry the Tomatoes:

   • In a frypan, heat oil over medium heat.
   • Fry the coated tomatoes in batches until they are golden brown on both sides. This should take about 2-3 minutes per side. 🍳🍅

4. Add Green Pepper (Optional):

   • If desired, sprinkle the fried tomatoes with chopped green pepper. This adds a nice touch of freshness and flavor. 🌶️

5. Add Mozzarella Cheese:

   • Now, here comes the cheesy goodness! Top each tomato with a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. 🧀

6. Broil Until Golden and Bubbly:

   • Preheat your oven’s broiler.
   • Place the tomatoes under the broiler for a few minutes, just until the cheese is melted and starts to turn golden brown. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.

7. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Once the cheese is beautifully melted and bubbly, your pizza tomatoes are ready to be devoured! 🤤🍕

Cook’s Tips:

• For a quicker option, you can sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on the tomatoes right after frying them. The residual heat from the tomatoes will melt the cheese beautifully, eliminating the need to broil them.

• These pizza tomatoes are fantastic as a side dish, appetizer, or even as a light lunch option. Pair them with a crisp salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal.

• Feel free to get creative with toppings! Add some sliced olives, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for heat, or even some cooked crumbled sausage for a heartier version.

• If you have any leftovers (which is rare!), they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.

Enjoy these delicious pizza tomatoes as a celebration of summer’s vibrant flavors! 🎉🍅