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Rustic Argentinian Provoleta with Herbs and Garlic

Name: Rustic Argentinian Provoleta with Herbs and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 250g provolone cheese, sliced 1/2 inch thick; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, (optional); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon olive oil, for the skillet

Delight in the simple yet rich flavors of Argentine cuisine with this grilled provolone appetizer infused with fresh herbs and garlic.

4.2(460 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 14, 2025

Rustic Argentinian Provoleta with Herbs and Garlic — Appetizer served and photographed from above

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Provoleta

For the Herb and Garlic Topping

For the Grilling

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 257 kcal
Protein: 17.7 g
Carbs: 1.8 g
Fat: 20.4 g
Fiber: 0.3 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1027 kcal
Protein: 70.8 g
Carbs: 7 g
Fat: 81.7 g
Fiber: 1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
250g provolone cheese sliced 1/2 inch thick	850	70	3	63	0
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped	3	0.2	0.7	0.1	0.3
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped	3	0.1	0.8	0.1	0.4
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped	1	0.1	0.3	0	0.1
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 teaspoon olive oil for the skillet	40	0	0	4.5	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Herb and Garlic Topping

1
Combine ingredients
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, chopped oregano, thyme, parsley, and red pepper flakes.
2
Season mixture
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3
Stir together
Stir together until well mixed.

Preparing the Provoleta

1
Drizzle olive oil
Drizzle olive oil over the slices of provolone cheese.
2
Add herb mixture
Sprinkle half of the herb and garlic mixture on top of the cheese.
3
Rest the cheese
Let the cheese sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
Tip: Do not skip resting at room temperature to ensure even cooking. Pro Tip: Prepare extra herb mixture to use as a garnish after baking.

How to Make Rustic Argentinian Provoleta with Herbs and Garlic

Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Preheat skillet
Heat a cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat and add olive oil.
2
Sear the cheese
Place provolone slices in the skillet, seasoned side up.
3
Grill until bubbly
Cook until cheese starts browning on the edges and bubbling.