Low Carbohydrate Breakfasts Recipes
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Griddled Tomatoes
on Toast Recipe
Ingredients
Serve
4
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olive oil, for brushing and
drizzling
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6 tomatoes, thickly sliced
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4 thin slices wholegrain
bread balsamic vinegar, for drizzling
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salt and ground black pepper
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shavings of Parmesan cheese,
to serve (optional)
Method:
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Brush a ridged griddle pan with a little olive
oil and heat. Lay the slices of tomato on the
pan and cook for about 4 minutes, turning once.
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Meanwhile, lightly toast the thin slices of
wholegrain bread. Place the tomatoes on top.
Drizzle the tomatoes with a little olive oil and
balsamic vinegar.
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Season with salt and pepper and serve with
shavings of Parmesan cheese, if you like.
Cook's Tips: To reduce the total amount of
carbohydrate in this dish, try to cut the bread as
thinly as possible. Using a ridged griddle pan
reduces the amount of oil required for cooking and
imparts the smoky flavor of foods that have been
cooked on a barbecue.