Stuffed Baked Tomatoes: A Savory Side Dish

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise3 ounces shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (1/2 cup)1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh basil leaves2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 garlic clove, mincedSalt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
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.
Enjoy


Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARYBETH_OHIO.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 74.0
  • Total Fat: 4.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 13.3 mg
  • Sodium: 128.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 3.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
  • Protein: 6.3 g

Member Reviews
  • CD13344250
    The fresh basil makes this taste like a real treat. Made me want to save up my calories and just eat all 4 servings, but I had to share with my kids! - 3/26/14
  • DOUBLEFORTE8
    Incredible! I will make these again and again. And I don't even like tomatoes.
    - 7/21/11
  • QUEENTEL
    Excellent. not big on baked tomatoes and I was really pleased, I and my husband really enjoyed this. - 2/2/10
  • EGANZER
    I really liked these. Will definatly make again. Thanks! - 7/7/09
  • SUSSIEQ43
    Sounds yummo!! I love your recipes girl. Keep them coming - 3/31/09
  • LARAINE
    Sounds great will have to give it a try this week - 3/29/09