Lunch: Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts

Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts with basil are a perfect snack for a party

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Tomato and Mozzarella Tarts

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

all-purpose flour, for dusting
1 frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed (from a 17 1/2 oz package)
1 1/2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 large plum tomato, thinly sliced
8 to 9 leaves fresh basil
3 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, very thinly sliced, about 8 or 9 slices
salt
black pepper

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, unfold the pastry. Using a 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut out 8 or 9 rounds; place rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Prick the pastry rounds all over with a fork. Sprinkle each with about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan. Bake rounds for 5 minutes. Remove from oven.
Top each tart with a slice of tomato, basil leaf and mozzarella slice. Bake for 10 minutes or until puffed and golden. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and serve.

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