How to make Provoleta at the Microwave

provolone cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: fontina cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while fontina is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro offers a different flavor profile, while dried parsley is more economical.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is healthier, while white bread is generally less expensive.

Cut the tomato really thin.

Cut the garlic in half.

Add the garlic halves all around the dish.

Chop the remaining garlic finely.

Place the provolone cheese in the dish.

Add the sliced tomato on top of the cheese.

Add a little bit of chopped garlic and tomatoes on top.

Place the dish in the microwave for one minute and a half.

Carefully remove the dish from the microwave as it will be very hot.

Add olive oil, oregano, black pepper, and a little bit of paprika on top.

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