Tomato, Olive & Mozzarella English Muffin Pizza

Submitted by Lakerdog2

"I adore basil, and I can't think of anything that goes better with it than mozarella and tomatoes : )"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 muffins
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 English muffins, split
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or more if you are like me)
• 4 large tomatoes, very ripe
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 8 pitted black olives, halved
• 1 3⁄4 ounces mozzarella cheese, sliced
• salt and pepper

• For the dressing

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon clear honey

directions

1. Toast muffin halves uner broiler until golden, about 2-3 minutes
2. Mix garlic, butte and basil together and spread on each muffin half.
3. Cut cross shape in the base of each tomato and plunge into bowl of boiling water. After a few minutes, pick up tomato with a fork and peel away skin.
4. Chop tomato flesh and mix with tomato paste and olives.
5. Divide mixture between muffins.
6. Mix dressing ingredients and drizzle over each muffin. Arrange mozarella slices on top and season with salt and pepper.
7. Return muffins to broiler for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese melts.
8. Garnish with basil and serve at once.