Makes 4 servings
8 slices fried green tomatoes (see recipe above)
8 (1-ounce) slices fresh Mozzarella or Gruyere cheese
1 cup warm marinara sauce*
1/2 cup basil pesto*
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place prepared fried green tomatoes in a single layer on sheet pan; top each one with a cheese slice. Put in oven until cheese melts. Put 1/4 cup marinara sauce on each serving plate and top with 2 tomato slices per plate, side by side. Garnish each slice with 1 tablespoon pesto.
*Ready-made marinara sauce and pesto can be purchased at many grocery stores.
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