Italian Nutthouse Broiled Tomatoes

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This Italian inspired appetizer is quick, tasty, and beautiful to the eye. Tomato slices are drizzled with olive oil, then sprinkled and broiled with parmesan cheese, oregano, and garlic.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch slices

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 pinch monosodium glutamate (MSG) (Optional)

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler. Cover a broiler pan or baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle each slice lightly with olive oil, spreading oil evenly with finger if necessary. Season with salt, pepper, garlic, monosodium glutamate (if using), and oregano. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.

  3. Broil, 3 inches from the heat until cheese is browned and bubbly, 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

232 Calories
19g Fat
7g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 232
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 26%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 805mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 19mg 94%
Calcium 242mg 19%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 349mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.