Tomato Croque-Monsieur
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2cloves garlic
- 2pounds meaty, ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, juiced and coarsely chopped
- ½teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2tablespoons minced basil leaves
- ¼cup dry breadcrumbs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12slices firm white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
- 4ounces Gruyère cheese, in thin slices
- Olive oil for frying
Nutritional analysis per serving (24 servings)
148 calories; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 3 grams protein; 157 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
With a food processor running, drop in garlic until minced. Turn off machine, add tomatoes to processor and pulse until finely chopped.
- Step 2
Place mixture in a fine sieve over a bowl, stir in salt and allow to drain 30 minutes, pressing down on tomatoes from time to time.
- Step 3
Transfer tomatoes to a bowl, stir in basil and breadcrumbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Arrange half the bread slices on a work surface and spread with tomato mixture. Cover with a thin layer of cheese slices and top with remaining bread.
- Step 5
Film a large skillet with oil. Place as many sandwiches as will fit comfortably in skillet and fry over medium heat, turning to fry both sides and pressing down lightly with a spatula, until golden on both sides. Remove sandwiches to paper towel to drain.
- Step 6
Quarter sandwiches on the diagonal and serve, or place in a 200-degree oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
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