Fried Cheese with Balsamic Tomatoes
Although fried cheese is usually seen as an appetizer, if you add some sauteed veggies with balsamic vinegar and garlic you will enjoy a wonderful dinner.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
Fried Cheese
- 10 oz Emmentaler Cheese
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
Balsamic Tomatoes
- 4 Large Tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
Instructions
Fried Cheese
- Beat the egg.
- Place the breadcrumbs on a plate, and add salt and pepper.
- Cut the Emmentaler in thick slices.
- Coat the cheese with breadcrumbs, dip in the beaten egg, and then again in breadcrumbs.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan.
- Cook the cheese for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Balsamic Tomatoes
- Slice the tomatoes and the garlic and chop the bell pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the garlic. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the other veggies and saute for 4-5 minutes until soft. Keep stirring.
- Season with salt and pepper, and add the oregano and balsamic vinegar.
- Give it a stir and remove from heat.
- Serve with fried cheese.