Herb-Crusted Tomatoes & Sweet Peas Recipe

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Brighten up your spring meals with this fabulously fresh and easy side dish. Vibrant green peas and bold red cherry tomatoes are tossed in a mouthwatering bread crumb and herb mixture before being baked and topped with fresh chives.

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Herb-Crusted Tomatoes & Sweet Peas Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound fresh peas, shelled (about 1 cup)
1 pound cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon minced chives

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add peas; cover and cook for 4 minutes. Drain and immediately place peas in ice water. Drain and pat dry.
Place peas and tomatoes in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, parsley, oil, thyme, oregano, salt and mustard; sprinkle over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until top is lightly browned. Sprinkle with chives. Yield: 6 servings.

Editor’s Note: Recipe may be prepared substituting 1 cup thawed frozen peas for the fresh peas. Omit blanching. Proceed as directed.

Nutritional Facts 2/3 cup equals 109 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 152 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Herb-Crusted Tomatoes & Sweet Peas in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p143

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.