Cherry tomatoes a culinary as well as an ornamental vegetable is popular high-value exotic. Though technically a fruit going by a botanist’s definition, these tart and tangy pixies have impressive nutritional properties. Good sources of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids these tiny red roundels are loaded with vitamins such as A, C, and folic acid. Rich in lycopene an antioxidant that helps in heart health, this glistening fruit has its origins in Peru and northern Chile. The immense nutrient load puts them in the category of functional foods.
Here is an interesting recipe loaded with rich colors using this midget… Tomato cheese open toast…an excellent anytime quick meal for the family.
Ingredients for Tomato Cheese Toast:
- Bread slices of your choice 4
- Grated cheddar cheese 1/2cup
- Halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup
- Mixed Italian spices
- Salt
- Pepper powder
- Butter 2 tbsp
Preparation Method:
- Butter the bread slices.
- Arrange the halved cherries and liberally sprinkle the grated cheese.
- Sprinkle the spice powder, pepper, and a dash of salt.
- Arrange on a greased baking tray.
- Heat the oven to 180 degrees centigrade.
- Open grill the slices in a preheated oven till the cheese melts.
- Alternatively, you can toast them in hot tava on a low flame till the cheese melts.
Tomato Cheese Toast is Ready 🙂
