Roasted Tomatoes with Mozzarella on Spelt Olive and Rosemary Bread

An easy and fresh Italian inspired starter. Roasted baby cherry tomatoes with fresh mozzarella on homemade spelt olive and rosemary bread. In my video New Years Menu Italian menu idea I added caramelised onions then the roasted tomatoes, with ripped fresh mozzarella and served with a side of baby spinach.
Takes = 15 minutes prep. if the bread is already made
Serves = 2 generous (double to serve more)
Ingredients for 2 generous serves (double for 4)
- Cherry tomatoes on the vine – 200g
- Olive oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- One clove of garlic
- Dried thyme and basil – 1/2 tsp
- Mozzarella ball – 1 or 2
- Baby spinach
Method
Step 1
WASH and cut vine into bunches. Pierce the tomatoes gently with a fork.
Step 2
Drizzled with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, crushed garlic, a sprinkle of dried thyme, basil and salt. Then roast in oven at 180˚C fan for about 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold.
Step 3
SLICE olive bread and toast slightly. Add caramelised onions. Add roasted tomatoes, tear broken pieces of mozzarella cheese and serve with a side of washed baby spinach or similar.