BAKED LEMONS WITH MOZZARELLA

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large unwaxed lemons
8 fresh, unsprayed lemon, basil, or bay leaves
1 pound fresh buffalo mozzarella, cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 fresh basil leaves
4 anchovy fillets, halved
4 cherry tomatoes, halved
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 dried red chiles, crumbled (optional)
Grilled baguette, slices for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a work surface, trim both ends of lemons so they stand upright; cut crosswise 1 inch thick rounds. Using a small knife, remove flesh from interior of each lemon round, forming 8 hollow rings. Discard lemon flesh or save for other use.
  • Spread lemon leaves in a single layer 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top each leaf with a lemon ring. Place a slice of mozzarella inside each lemon, and top each with a basil leaf, anchovy fillet, cherry tomato, and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with dried chiles, if desired. Top with another slice of mozzarella.
  • Bake until golden and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool slightly. Serve with grilled bread, if desired.

Connie Rios
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lemons and mozzarella are a great combination, and the dish is full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Sonu Soni
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The lemons are roasted to perfection, and the mozzarella is melted and gooey. I always serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Main Alia
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This dish is so simple, yet so delicious. The lemons and mozzarella are a perfect combination, and the dish is full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Edwin Abanda
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook lemons, and this recipe is a keeper. The lemons are roasted until they are soft and caramelized, and the mozzarella melts beautifully. I will definitely be making this again.


piyumal sanjeewa
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This is a healthy and delicious recipe. The lemons are packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the mozzarella is a good source of calcium and protein.


A bari jahid
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can serve it as an appetizer, a main course, or a side dish. It's also great for potlucks and parties.


Johannes Blidstrand
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a Michelin-starred restaurant.


Agnes Asamoah
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. The lemons are roasted until they are soft and caramelized, and the mozzarella melts beautifully. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit.


Mathias Pardon
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy lemons with creamy mozzarella. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


James Kelly
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lemons. The lemons are roasted until they are soft and caramelized, and the mozzarella melts beautifully. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a hit.


Faerdus Khan
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I was looking for a new way to cook lemons, and this recipe fit the bill perfectly. The lemons were roasted to perfection, and the mozzarella added a nice touch of creaminess. I will definitely be making this again.


NH HASAN
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lemons and mozzarella are a perfect combination, and the dish is full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


eric aponte
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so delicious. The lemons are roasted to perfection, and the mozzarella is perfectly melted. I always serve this dish with a side of roasted vegetables.


Stup
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The lemons were juicy and flavorful, and the mozzarella added a nice gooeyness. I will definitely be making this again.


Mutiat Fajenyo
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe turned out to be amazing! The lemons were perfectly cooked, and the mozzarella melted beautifully. I served it with roasted vegetables, and it was a hit.


Mehru Mughal
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This recipe was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet and tangy lemons with creamy mozzarella was simply divine. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.