Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

By á-25010

Ingredients

• 4 medium tomato(es), plum
• halved lengthwise
• 3 ounce(s) cheese, mozzarella, part-skim, shredded
• (1/4 cup)
• 1/4 cup(s) basil, fresh
• roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoon cheese, Parmesan, reduced-fat, grated
• 1 clove(s) garlic
• minced
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper, black ground

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 400°F.

2 Scoop out the inside of each tomato half with a melon baller and roughly chop the scooped pulp. Combine tomato pulp, mozzarella, basil, Parmesan, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

3 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.

Source: The South Beach Diet Quick & Easy Cookbook