Cheese chips with tomato and basil
2 servings
12 minutes
Cheese chips with tomato and basil are an Italian culinary find that combines the crispy texture of parmesan with the aroma of fresh tomatoes and spicy basil. Their roots trace back to Mediterranean cuisine traditions, where simplicity and natural ingredients create a delightful flavor. Parmesan baked to a golden crust reveals rich depth, while the zesty mix of garlic, onion, and tomatoes adds a light freshness. Each chip balances salty cheese and juicy vegetables, with added basil completing the composition with a refined aroma. These chips are perfect for an aperitif or light snack, highlighting the Italian philosophy of enjoying food.
1
Grate the Parmesan on a fine grater.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 140 g
2
Line the baking tray with parchment paper, placing 'mounds' of cheese the size of a tablespoon.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 140 g
3
Season with a pepper mix.
- Ground pepper blend: 0.5 teaspoon
4
Chop the onion and garlic very finely.
- Red onion: 5 g
- Garlic: 5 g
5
Chop the tomato finely and add salt.
- Cherry tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Salt: to taste
6
Mix the tomato with garlic and onion.
- Cherry tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Garlic: 5 g
- Red onion: 5 g
7
Place basil on the cheese. If the leaves are large, chop them finely in advance.
- Basil: 0.5 sprig
8
Top with a teaspoon of tomatoes with onions and garlic.
- Cherry tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Red onion: 5 g
- Garlic: 5 g
9
Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 6 minutes.
10
Cool before transferring to the plate.
11
Let the chips cool before serving.
