Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella
Juicy tomatoes, fragrant herbs and gently melted mozzarella: this simple oven dish is ready in under 15 minutes with barely any effort. The combination of fruity tomato flavour and creamy cheese makes it a real treat. Serve it as a light side for meat, fish or a fresh salad, and it fits almost any occasion. If you're keeping things low-carb, this one's for you.
Ingredients
- 200 g tomatoes
- 100 g mozzarella
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Italian herbs, to taste
The ingredient amounts above scale with your choice. The value per serving stays the same, while the total in the pot grows with the number of servings.
All nutrition values side by side
| Nutrient | per serving (estimate) | Total for 1 Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 kcal | 265 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g | 6 g |
| Protein | 18 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 18 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g | 1.5 g |
| of which sugar | 5 g | 5 g |
How this is calculated
Target amount = ingredient amount × target servings ÷ base servings. The result is then rounded for kitchen use: from 100 g or ml to the nearest 5, between 1 and 99 to the nearest 1, pieces and spoons to half units, amounts below one unit to quarters, thirds or halves. Teaspoons and tablespoons also go down to an eighth, kilograms and litres stay finer.
Total = value per serving × target servings. The value per serving is unchanged, because ingredient amount and serving count change by the same factor.
Sources
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (FIC), Art. 32 and 33: nutrition values per 100 g or 100 ml, additionally allowed per portion.
- European Commission, Guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU food law, setting of tolerances for nutrient values declared on a label, December 2012.
Nutrition values are estimates from the recipe record, not laboratory results. Even for checked labels the EU sets tolerances: for fat, protein and carbohydrates 20 percent in the range of 10 to 40 g per 100 g, and 2 g per 100 g below that. Home cooking varies more, because variety, size and cooking loss of the ingredients differ. Kitchen rounding also shifts the total slightly against the plain rule of three. Anyone who has to keep amounts exact for medical reasons, for example during a nutrition therapy prescribed by a doctor, should discuss them with a doctor or a registered dietitian. Your serving count is calculated in your browser only, it is neither stored nor transmitted.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C (fan).
- Wash the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces or halves, then place them in a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle the tomatoes with salt, pepper and Italian herbs.
- Cut the mozzarella into small pieces and scatter it evenly over the tomatoes.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted and turned lightly golden.
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Nutrition facts per serving (estimate)
| Calories | 265 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fibre | 1.5 g |
| of which sugar | 5 g |
Frequently asked questions
Can I use other types of cheese?
Yes, you can swap the mozzarella for feta or grated Parmesan, for example. The flavour changes slightly, but the dish stays just as tasty.
How long do the tomatoes need in the oven?
At 175C fan, about 10 minutes is enough for the cheese to melt and turn lightly golden.
Are baked tomatoes really low-carb?
Yes, tomatoes contain very few carbs and mozzarella is also low in carbohydrates, so this dish works well for low-carb and keto eating.
What goes well with baked tomatoes as a side?
They pair wonderfully with meat, fish, poultry or a fresh green salad.
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