Cherry tomatoes on garlic bread with provolone are a delicious preparation that combines fresh and toasted flavors in a single recipe. This dish has its roots in Mediterranean cuisine, where the use of olive oil, fresh herbs, and melted cheeses is very common. In several Latin American countries, although there is no specific name for this exact combination, it resembles toast or bruschettas, especially in Mexico and Argentina, where they enjoy similar preparations with local ingredients. The marinated cherry tomato mixture offers freshness, while the garlic bread with cheeses provides texture and intense flavor, making this recipe an excellent appetizer or side dish.
Cherry tomatoes on garlic bread with provolone
How to Prepare Cherry Tomatoes on Garlic Bread with Provolone
For the tomatoes, mix tomatoes, scallions, parsley, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar in a shallow bowl.
Season with salt and pepper.
Cover the bowl and let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4 hours.
Stir occasionally to distribute the seasonings.
For the bread, combine olive oil and garlic and let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes for the flavors to blend.
Meanwhile, heat the broiler.
Brush one side of each bread slice with the garlic and olive oil mixture and toast them with the oiled side up until lightly golden.
Place a slice of provolone and a generous sprinkle of parmesan on each slice, reserving some of the parmesan for garnish.
Set aside.
Just before serving, heat the broiler again and toast the cheese until bubbly.
Serve the bread in shallow bowls, placing approximately 3/4 cup of tomatoes and marinade over each slice, and garnish with the remaining parmesan.
Ingredients (11)
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Scallions
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Garlic
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Salt And Pepper
- Bread
- Provolone Cheese
- Parmesan Cheese
Instructions (11 steps)
- 1 For the tomatoes, mix tomatoes, scallions, parsley, rosemary, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar in a shallow bowl
- 2 Season with salt and pepper
- 3 Cover the bowl and let the tomatoes marinate at room temperature for at least 1 hour, but preferably 3-4 hours
- 4 Stir occasionally to distribute the seasonings
- 5 For the bread, combine olive oil and garlic and let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes for the flavors to blend
- 6 Meanwhile, heat the broiler
- 7 Brush one side of each bread slice with the garlic and olive oil mixture and toast them with the oiled side up until lightly golden
- 8 Place a slice of provolone and a generous sprinkle of parmesan on each slice, reserving some of the parmesan for garnish
- 9 Set aside
- 10 Just before serving, heat the broiler again and toast the cheese until bubbly
- 11 Serve the bread in shallow bowls, placing approximately 3/4 cup of tomatoes and marinade over each slice, garnishing with the remaining parmesan
Nutritional Information
Calories:
489 kcal
Protein:
26%
Carbohydrates:
7%
Fat:
59%
Sugar:
28%
Sodium:
20%
Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.