Nutrition and extra info
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal543
- fat31g
- saturates7g
- carbs57g
- sugars8g
- fibre6g
- protein13g
- salt1.39g
Ingredients
- 350g baby plum tomatoes, halved
Tomato
toe-mart-ohA member of the nightshade family (along with aubergines, peppers and chillies), tomatoes are in…
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Olive oil
ol-iv oylProbably the most widely-used oil in cooking, olive oil is pressed from fresh olives. It's…
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Balsamic vinegar
bal-sam-ick vin-ee-gahTrue Balsamic vinegar is an artisan product from Modena, in Emilia Romagna, Italy, and is made…
- few thyme sprigs, chopped
Thyme
This popular herb grows in Europe, especially the Mediterranean, and is a member of the mint…
- 4 thick slices bread (sourdough works well)
- 125g ball mozzarella, torn
- a few basil leaves
- small handful rocket
Rocket
roh-ketRocket is a very 'English' leaf, and has been used in salads since Elizabethan times. It…
Method
Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Lay tomatoes, cut side up, in a roasting tray and drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, the balsamic vinegar and thyme. Season and cook for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, toast bread until golden. Divide between 2 plates and top with the tomatoes. Scatter on mozzarella, basil leaves and rocket. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.
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