This colorful side dish is classic for a reason! It provides a perfect taste of summer when garden-fresh tomatoes are in season, but we enjoy it year-round. My daughter especially loves this dish. —Ila Mae Alderman, Galax, Virginia
Spinach-Topped Tomatoes
Spinach-Topped Tomatoes
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- Salt
- 3 large tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup soft bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
- In a large saucepan, cook spinach according to package directions with bouillon; drain well. Cool slightly; press out excess liquid.
- Lightly salt tomato halves; place with cut side down on a paper towel for 15 minutes to absorb excess moisture.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, butter, egg, garlic, pepper and cayenne pepper.
- Place tomato halves, cut side up, in a shallow baking dish. Divide the spinach mixture over tomatoes. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired. Bake at 350° for about 15 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
1/2 tomato: 236 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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