Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Name: Cherry Tomatoes and Mozzarella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

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When your countertop is overflowing with ripe tomatoes, this recipe for sauteed cherry tomatoes and mozzarella is just the thing. Fresh tomatoes and creamy mozz combine with sauteed shallots, garlic and thyme to make this flavorful side.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
1 garlic clove, minced
2-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute shallots with thyme until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; heat through. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.

Nutrition Facts

2/3 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. —Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah

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