Herb-Topped Stuffed Tomatoes

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
This simple treatment perfectly complements the fresh taste of tomatoes. Serve as a side dish to any entree or as a fresh summer appetizer. Mary E. Relyea - Canastota, New York
Herb-Topped Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 large tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, combine the onion mixture, bread crumbs, cheese and melted butter. Spoon 2 tablespoons onto each tomato half.
  2. Place on a baking sheet. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 143 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 247mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.