Italianbroiledtomatoes Recipes

GARLIC AND HERB BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler to medium high.
• Cut plum tomatoes in 1/2 lengthwise. Squeeze or scoop out most of the pulp and seeds. Place the tomatoes flesh side up in a heat safe dish and season them with salt and pepper. In a bowl combine the bread crumbs, Parmigiano, thyme, garlic and olive oil. Season mixture with pepper and sprinkle over the tomatoes. Place tomatoes under the broiler for 5 minutes or until golden brown

ITALIAN BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally.
• Place them on a baking sheet, skin side up, and broil them for 2 minutes, then turn.
• You may prefer to line the baking sheet with parchment paper, because the tomatoes will drip some juice.
• Mix together the garlic, olive oil and parsley and drizzle over the tomatoes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Place the tomatoes back under the broiler and cook for 6 minutes or until cooked.
• Serve hot or warm.

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.

ITALIAN BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Core tomatoes and slice in half. Top the cut side of each tomato half with ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon oregano and ¼ teaspoon dried minced onion. Salt to taste. Sprinkle ½ ounce of grated cheese on top of the herbs Broil on low (or high as needed) until cheese is melted and tomato is slightly softened and warm. Best served warm but good cold as well.

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.

MOM'S BROILED PARMESAN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. Arrange tomato halves, cut side up, in baking dish greased with 1/2 tsp olive oil.
• Mix garlic, parsley and olive oil, pour over tomatoes. Sprinkle with cheese.
• Broil 5 inches from heat for 3 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

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.

BROILED TOMATOES WITH OLIVES AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Oil a shallow baking pan large enough to hold tomatoes in one layer and arrange tomatoes in pan.
• Pit olives and chop fine with garlic. In a small bowl stir together olive mixture, oil, salt, and pepper. Brush tomatoes evenly with mixture and broil about 3 inches from heat 8 minutes, or until bubbling.

EASY BROILED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Season tomatoes with the salt and place seed-side down on a rack or paper towel to drain for about 30 minutes. Blot dry with a paper towel.
• Position an oven rack in the upper part of the oven and preheat the broiler.
• Line a broiler pan with foil.
• Place the tomato halves on the prepared pan, seed-side up, season with pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle herbs over the top.
• Broil until hot and the tops begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Top with cheese and broil until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.