Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta

Name: Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschetta
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 10 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 227 grams crusty Italian bread, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 1 medium dried bay leaf, crushed; 227 grams fresh mozzarella, cut into very thin slices; 1 medium garlic clove; 1 teaspoons granulated sugar; 10 servings Kosher salt; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 454 grams Roma tomatoes (about 5 medium tomatoes); 2 fresh thyme sprigs

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Roasted Tomato and Fresh Mozzarella Bruschettan a try. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 168 calories, 8g of protein, and 8g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 10. A mixture of pepper, roma tomatoes, granulated sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Instructions

Heat the oven to 325°F and arrange a rack in the middle.Slice 1/8 inch off both the top and bottom of the tomatoes. Stand each tomato on one end and slice downward, following the curve and cutting just into the flesh, leaving behind the seeds (the pieces you cut off will resemble petals). Discard the seeds and pulpy portion.

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Tomato

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Oven

Combine the tomato petals with the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl and toss to coat.

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Tomato

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Bowl

Spread the tomato petals, cut-side down, on a baking sheet spaced about 1/2 inch apart.

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Spread

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Pour the remaining contents of the bowl over the tomatoes.Roast the tomatoes until they’re shriveled and dark red but still hold their shape, about 45 to 50 minutes. (If you have larger tomatoes, they may take longer.) Cool on the baking sheet.

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Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium high (about 375°F to 425°F).Meanwhile, arrange the bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Using 1 tablespoon of the oil, very lightly brush the tops of the bread with the oil. Flip the slices over and brush with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Generously season one side only with salt and pepper.

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Bread

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Grill

Place the bread on the grill (reserve the baking sheet) and cook until grill marks appear and the bread is toasted and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.Return the grilled bread to the reserved baking sheet, seasoned-side up, and rub the seasoned sides with the garlic clove.To assemble:While the grilled bread pieces are still warm, divide the mozzarella slices among them and season lightly with salt. Divide the roasted tomatoes evenly over the mozzarella. Tear the basil leaves into bite-size pieces and sprinkle over the tomatoes.

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