Thursday, February 18, 2010

Stuffed Baked tomatoes

A tasty side dish! 


Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

4 small tomatoes (total 1 lb), halved lengthwise
3 ounces shredded 2 % mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper


Heat oven to 400° F. Scoop out the inside of each tomato half with a melon baler and roughly chop the scooped pulp. Combine tomato pulp, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Place tomatoes, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Spoon in tomato mixture and bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Yield: 2 servings.  Per serving= 130 Calories; 5g Fat (36.4% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 12g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 18mg Cholesterol; 275mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.

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