lil carb Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes

Labor day is now a memory and I still can't believe how fast this Summer went. I swear every year it goes by quicker and quicker. Anyway- in my effort to keep Summer alive I am sharing a really tasty side dish with you!  Summer tomatoes are the best- so get em while you still can and enjoy these marinated tomatoes tonight using only a handful of fresh ingredients.  Happy Summer!

lil carb Balsamic Marinated Tomatoes- Serves 4

2 Large Tomatoes, sliced thick into 4 slices (end slices sprinkle with salt and pepper for a snack)

3 Tbsp Balsamic Vinegar

1/2 onion, chopped

1 Clove Garlic, chopped

2.5 oz of greens- arugula, spinach, kale, or a Vita Blend Mix

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Salt & Pepper

1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Slice tomatoes thick and place in a shallow dish. Pour balsamic over tomatoes, turning tomatoes to coat and set aside. Let them marinate for at least 10 minutes. 

Take tomatoes out of the marinade and place on a baking sheet and sprinkle each tomato with salt and pepper- reserve balsamic marinade.

In a skillet over medium heat sauté onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes in 1 tbsp olive oil. Add in the greens and stir until wilted then pour reserved balsamic marinade over greens and stir until most of the balsamic cooks off 1-2 minutes. Top each tomato with even amounts of the warm mixed greens mixture. Then top with mozzarella cheese and then parmesan cheese. Broil until the cheese is melted only 1-2 minutes. Enjoy!