To get that authentic Mediterranean flavour, use balsamic vinegar instead of lemon juice. And remember to use the freshest, ripest tomatoes you can find!
Ingredients
·       4 muffins
·       4 garlic cloves, crushed
·       2 tbsp butter
·       1 tbsp chopped basil
·       4 large tomatoes
·       1 tbsp tomato paste
·       8 black olives, pitted and halved
·       1¾ ounce mozzarella cheese, sliced
·       Salt and pepper, to taste
·       1 tbsp olive oil
·       2 tsp lemon juice
·       1 tsp clear honey
·       Basil leaves, to garnish
1.    Place muffins onto a cutting board and using a sharp knife, slice each muffin in half. Transfer muffin halves into a toaster or oven and toast until they turn crisp and golden.
2.    Preheat oven to 300°F. Place butter, garlic and chopped basil into a small mixing bowl and using a small spoon, stir until well combined. Once all muffins are toasted, spoon garlic mixture of each muffin half.
3.    Pour boiling water into a large bowl. Using a sharp knife, slice a small cross shape at the bottom of each tomato and then place into the bowl of boiling water. After the tomatoes begin to soften, which shouldn’t take longer than a couple minutes, remove tomatoes, one at a time from the boiling water using a fork. Using your fingers, peel away the flesh from the tomatoes.
4.    Once all flesh is removed, chop tomatoes into small dice. Pour diced tomatoes, tomato paste and sliced olives into a mixing bowl and blend together. Spoon onto the muffins.Â
5.    In a separate small bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Using a spoon, drizzle mixture over tomato covered muffins and lightly place mozzarella slices on top. Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
6.    Place muffins onto 1 large or 2 medium sized baking sheets and place into the preheated oven. Bake until cheese melts, about 1½ to 2 minutes.
7.    Transfer ready muffins onto a platter or tray and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.Â
Serves 4
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