Corn Bread with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella

Vegetarian
Health score
5%
Corn Bread with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella
45 min.
10
188kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your cornbread game? This delightful Corn Bread with Fresh Tomatoes and Mozzarella is a savory twist on a classic favorite that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Perfect for any occasion, this vegetarian-friendly dish is bursting with flavors and vibrant colors, making it not just a meal but a feast for the senses.

The combination of sweet, golden cornbread with juicy, diced plum tomatoes and creamy mozzarella creates a harmonious blend of textures that will leave you reaching for seconds. Infused with the fresh taste of Italian parsley, every bite brings a touch of summer to your table, regardless of the season. Plus, it's a breeze to prepare — ready in just 45 minutes, so you can whip it up for a brunch gathering, a picnic, or even as a delicious side for your weeknight dinner.

Each serving comes in at approximately 188 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence that’s both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you cut it into squares or wedges, this corn bread is best served warm, allowing the mozzarella to melt beautifully. Don't miss out on this mouthwatering recipe that celebrates fresh ingredients while being easy to make. Get ready to impress and enjoy this deliciously unique cornbread creation!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup buttermilk chilled
  • large eggs 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh italian chopped
  • ounces plum tomatoes diced seeded
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 cups unbleached all purpose flour 
  • 0.5 cup cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 400°F. Butter 9x9x2-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk 1 1/2 cups flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda in large bowl to blend well.
  3. Combine mozzarella cubes and remaining 1 tablespoon flour in small bowl; toss to coat.
  4. Whisk buttermilk, eggs, olive oil and chopped Italian parsley in medium bowl to blend.
  5. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir just to combine (do not overmix).
  6. Sprinkle mozzarella cubes and diced tomatoes over batter; stir gently just to distribute evenly.
  7. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  8. Bake corn bread until beginning to brown on top and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 22 minutes.
  9. Transfer pan to rack. Cool bread 15 minutes.
  10. Cut into squares or wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories188kcal
Protein10.41%
Fat37.5%
Carbs52.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.16
Glycemic Load
5.83
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.7113043847291%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Apigenin
3.24mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:187.94kcal
9.4%
Fat:7.84g
12.06%
Saturated Fat:1.63g
10.2%
Carbohydrates:24.49g
8.16%
Net Carbohydrates:23.05g
8.38%
Sugar:4.09g
4.54%
Cholesterol:39.84mg
13.28%
Sodium:355.56mg
15.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.89g
9.79%
Vitamin K:28.92µg
27.54%
Selenium:10.81µg
15.44%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.79%
Folate:46.9µg
11.72%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.24%
Phosphorus:99.46mg
9.95%
Manganese:0.2mg
9.93%
Calcium:86.89mg
8.69%
Iron:1.53mg
8.53%
Vitamin B3:1.42mg
7.1%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.96%
Vitamin A:314.8IU
6.3%
Fiber:1.44g
5.76%
Magnesium:18.45mg
4.61%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.56%
Vitamin C:3.55mg
4.3%
Zinc:0.63mg
4.23%
Vitamin B5:0.39mg
3.9%
Potassium:127.34mg
3.64%
Copper:0.07mg
3.44%
Vitamin D:0.51µg
3.41%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.32%
Source:Epicurious