Tomato, Onion and Cheddar Melt recipe

Name: Tomato, Onion and Cheddar Melt
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 3 Tomatoes; 1 Brown Onions; 150g Mature Cheddar Cheese; 15g Margarine; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper

A simple hot lunch with soft tomatoes and onions under a bubbling cheddar topping. It is quick, savoury and wonderfully comforting.

20 min · Easy · British Jump to method

Ingredients

2 servings

3 Tomatoes
1 Brown Onions
150g Mature Cheddar Cheese
15g Margarine
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper

Nutrition	Per serving
Calories	309 kcal
Protein	17.8 g
Carbohydrates	11.7 g
Fat	22.8 g
Saturated fat	13.8 g
Fibre	3 g
Sugar	7.4 g
Sodium	1370 mg

Why this works

A rich, cheese-heavy dish that is high in protein and calcium but also high in saturated fat and sodium, so best enjoyed occasionally.

Calcium from cheddar. Mature cheddar provides a meaningful amount of calcium, supporting bone health, though it also raises saturated fat.

Tomatoes contribute vitamin C and lycopene. Tomatoes add vitamin C and the antioxidant lycopene, which are beneficial for immune and heart health.

High sodium content. The added teaspoon of salt makes this dish very high in sodium, which may not suit those watching blood pressure.

Method

Heat the oven to 200°C (Fan 180°C, 392°F, Gas Mark 6).
Slice the tomatoes and brown onions, then arrange them in a small baking dish.
Dot with margarine and season with salt and black pepper.
Cover with the mature cheddar cheese.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until bubbling and golden.

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