Basil Scalloped Tomatoes with Croutons
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- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
3 T. olive oil1 loaf of whole wheat bread, cut into 1" cubes (2-3 cups)2 1/2 pounds tomatoes, cut into 1/2" cubes3 cloves garlic, crushed2 T. sugar1 t. salt1 t. black pepper1/2 c. packed fresh basil, sliced into thin ribbons1 c. mozzarella cheese
Preheat oven to 350°.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add bread cubes and toss until cubes are coated in oil. Toast, stirring frequently, until bread is browned on all sides.
Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. When bread is finished toasting, stir tomato mixture into skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until most of the tomato juice is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Spoon in a shallow baking dish and top with mozzarella. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is browned and sauce is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIGHTYFINEWINE.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add bread cubes and toss until cubes are coated in oil. Toast, stirring frequently, until bread is browned on all sides.
Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl. When bread is finished toasting, stir tomato mixture into skillet and cook for 5-10 minutes, or until most of the tomato juice is absorbed. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Spoon in a shallow baking dish and top with mozzarella. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, or until cheese is browned and sauce is bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIGHTYFINEWINE.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 249.7
- Total Fat: 10.3 g
- Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
- Sodium: 541.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 7.9 g
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