Fried Tomatoes With Basil

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
• 2 -3 teaspoons butter (more if desired)
• fresh basil, chopped

Recipe

• 1 slice the tomatoes thickly. melt the butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• 2 add the tomato slices and fry on one side for about one minute. turn each slice and sprinkle with cheese. you can use any cheese - mozarella or cheddar work well.
• 3 sprinkle with chopped basil and continue to fry until cheese melts. cover the pan if you want to speed up the process.