Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets

Name: Mozzarella Tomato Tartlets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1-1/2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; Pepper to taste; 24 frozen miniature phyllo tart shells; 6 pitted ripe olives, quartered; Grated Parmesan cheese

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with garden-fresh tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-1/2 cups seeded chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Pepper to taste
24 frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
6 pitted ripe olives, quartered
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a small skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes; cook until liquid has evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir in the mozzarella cheese, basil and pepper.
Spoon 1 teaspoonful into each tart shell. Top each with an olive piece; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 450° for 5-8 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 40 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 37mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat.

Convenient frozen phyllo shells add to this impressive appetizer's easy preparation. Although I make them year-round, they're especially tasty with garden-fresh tomatoes.

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