The Monterosa® Heirloom tomato is an unparalleled tomato. Its asymmetrical shape and delicate flavour make it more special than the average tomato. A lush pink blush as it ripens, with intense aromas make it simply irresistible. Monterosa® tomatoes are the perfect combination of flavour, texture, shape and colour.
These flavour-packed heirloom tomatoes can be enjoyed throughout the day. Eat them raw with a sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper as a healthy and refreshing snack. Slice ripe tomatoes and eat on toast with basil and olive oil for breakfast.
Add mashed avocado or ricotta for a touch of creaminess. Or make Monterosa® tomatoes quick bites inspired by cuisines around the world. These quick bites or snacks are perfect for entertaining, to enjoy as a snack in the middle of a busy day, or even to eat with lunch or dinner.
This quick bite is inspired by Middle-Eastern flavours – rich and creamy labneh, with herbaceous Za’atar, and refreshing mint. Serve with your favourite brand of flat bread chips.
Monterosa® tomatoes
Labneh
Za’atar
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Mint Leaves
Flat bread chips, to serve
Method:
Spoon a generous serving of labneh over the base of a serving platter. Sprinkle with Za'atar, a middle eastern spice blend. Then top with sliced Monterosa® tomatoes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and scatter mint leaves on top. Serve with toasted flat bread chips.
This quick bite is inspired by the flavours of the Greek islands. Haloumi is pan-fried until golden, and then topped with Monterosa® tomatoes and Qukes® baby cucumbers. Finished off with extra virgin olive oil, and dried oregano. Serve with freshly baked crusty baguette.
Haloumi
Monterosa® Tomatoes, sliced
Qukes baby cucumbers, sliced
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Oregano
Salt
Black Pepper, freshly ground
Crusty Baguette, to serve
Pan fry sliced haloumi in olive oil until golden. Keep warm in the oven until ready to serve.
Arrange the warm haloumi on a serving board or platter.
Top with sliced Monterosa®® tomatoes and thinly sliced Qukes® baby cucumbers.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Squeeze a lemon on top and sprinkle with dried oregano. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with crusty baguette.
Another Greek inspired quick bite, this one features fresh watermelon wedges topped with Monterosa® tomatoes, salty feta cheese, and mint leaves. It’s a salty sweet take on the watermelon, feta and mint salad.
Watermelon, cut into wedges
Monterosa® tomatoes, sliced
Salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
Greek feta cheese
Mint leaves
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Lemon
Cut watermelon into wedges and place on a chilled serving plate.
Top with sliced Monterosa® tomatoes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Crumble over Greek feta and scatter with fresh mint leaves.
Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon. Serve.
This Lebanese inspired quick bite starts with crispbread. Spread it with rich and creamy hummus. Or whatever your favourite dip of choice is – we love a beetroot hummus too. Top with Monterosa® tomatoes, chili salt and basil.
Crispbread
Hummus (or dip of choice)
Monterosa® tomatoes
Salt
Black pepper, freshly ground
Chilli Salt
Basil
Spread crispbread with your favorite dip (we used hummus).
Top with sliced Monterosa® tomatoes. Season with freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle with chilli salt and fresh basil. Serve.