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Individual Baked Tomato, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Pies (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Individual Baked Tomato, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Pies (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Individual Baked Tomato, Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Pies (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 individual puff pastry tart shells , blind-baked
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup roasted garlic puree
12 slices tomatoes
8 slices fresh mozzarella
salt and pepper
1/2 cup chiffonade of basil
1/2 cup warm tomato sauce
essence , recipe follows
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush each tart shell with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread 1-ounce of the roasted garlic puree on the bottom of each shell. Lay 3 slices of the tomatoes and 2 slices of cheese in each shell. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble and brown.
Spoon the sauce on the bottom of a plate. Place a tart on a plate. Garnish with basil and Essence.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	240.86 Kcal (1008 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.97g	21%
Sodium	3987.73mg	166%
Potassium	521.28mg	11%
Total Carbs	25.75g	9%
Sugars	6.22g	25%
Dietary Fiber	4.95g	20%
Protein	3.16g	6%
Vitamin C	15.3mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	70.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.14 Kcal (587 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.13g	21%
Sodium	2320.2mg	166%
Potassium	303.3mg	11%
Total Carbs	14.98g	9%
Sugars	3.62g	25%
Dietary Fiber	2.88g	20%
Protein	1.84g	6%
Vitamin C	8.9mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.7mg	16%
Calcium	41mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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