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Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes

I love to make this recipe when tomatoes are at their peak—the tomatoes almost melt in your mouth.—Joylyn Trickel
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
  • Makes
    6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 large tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Slice tomatoes in half. Using a small spoon, remove seeds. Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, garlic and pepper. Brush over tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil.
  • Broil about 6 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until crumbs are lightly browned. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 64mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Originally published as Broiled Parmesan Tomatoes in Light & Tasty April/May 2004

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  • IrishEyesNYC
    May 15, 2018

    Simple and delicious for quick weeknight side dish. My tomatoes were extra juicy, so I gave them a few extra minutes under the broiler and drained the pan a bit before topping with the Parmesan and bread crumb mixture. Thanks for sharing!

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