Italian Broiled Tomatoes Recipes

BROILED ITALIAN TOMATOES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes in half through their equator and arrange in a baking dish.
• Peel garlic cloves and slice them thinly. Mince the herbs and divide in two.
• In a small skillet over medium heat, heat oil gently, then add sliced garlic. After one minute, add 2 tablespoons of the herbs and cook just until the garlic begins to brown.
• Remove from heat and drizzle the garlic-herb infused oil over the tomatoes.
• Broil for 7-10 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper and the remaining fresh herbs.
• Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Turn on your broiler. A toaster oven with broiling ability is great or a George Foreman Grill.
• Remove the cores of the tomatoes then cut them in half (horizontally).
• Place cut side up: then rub Olive oil over cut side (use fingertip).
• Sprinkle bread crumbs on next.
• Sprinkle Herb seasonings on and salt/pepper.
• Then place 1/4 teaspoon of unsalted butter on each half.
• Broil until tomato is hot completely.
• ^May add cheese or mushrooms when nearly done, but don't get them to close to burners in oven.

BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place an oven rack 6 inches from the top of the oven, preheat the broiler, and and arrange tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Combine olive oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl and brush onto the tops of the tomatoes.
• Combine bread crumbs, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl and sprinkle the mixture over the tomatoes.
• Place under the broiler until topping starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes, checking frequently to avoid burning.
• Transfer tomatoes to a plate, drizzle with balsamic vinegar, and serve.

GRILLED ITALIAN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Put tomatoes side by side in a baking dish. Sprinkle with olive oil and with salt and pepper.
• Cook in a preheated oven of 450 F for about 50 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and skin is lightly folded.

BROILED PARMESAN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat a broiler according to manufacturer's recommendations. Line a baking sheet or small sheet pan with aluminum foil.
• Slice tomatoes in half crossways. Slice thin slices off of the round part of the tomato halves so they will sit straight on the pan.
• Place tomato halves on the prepared pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
• Place seasoned tomatoes under the broiler and broil about 4 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully, so they won't burn.
• Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese on each tomato half, and return to the broiler.
• Broil until Parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
• Transfer broiled tomatoes on a plate or serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.