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Stuffed Tomatoes

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Bold and fresh flavors make these stuffed tomatoes the best summer side dish or main entrée ever!
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Rest 15 minutes
Total 45 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 8 stuffed tomato halves

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Paper towels
  • baking sheet
  • Medium bowl
  • Large spoon or silicone spatula
  • Baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes (approximately 10 ounces each)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (plus more for inside of tomatoes)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (see Notes)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves (plus more for garnish)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup olive oil (plus 1-2 tablespoons more as needed)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Line baking sheet with paper towels.
  • Place tomatoes on cutting board and slice in half horizontally (like a hamburger bun). Scoop out pulp and seeds, then lightly salt insides and place cut-side-down on baking sheet. Let juices drain, approximately 15 minutes.
    Halved tomatoes on baking sheet
  • While tomatoes drain, mix together breadcrumbs, garlic, chopped basil, ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, parmesan, mozzarella, and oil to create filling. Stir until thoroughly combined.
    Stuffed tomato filling in large glass bowl with wooden spoon
  • Turn tomatoes over, with open-side facing up. Portion equal amounts of filling into tomatoes. Fill each tomato to the brim, then press down on filling to gently compress. Pile remaining filling on top of each tomato and form into small mound.
  • Place filled tomatoes in baking dish. Transfer to oven and bake approximately 15 minutes, until tomatoes are cooked through. Tops of filling should be golden brown. Note: be careful not to over-bake.
    Stuffed tomatoes in baking dish
  • Remove tomatoes from oven. Garnish with small amount of extra fresh basil and serve.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Gluten Free: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 serving (2 stuffed tomato halves)Calories: 363calProtein: 14gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 799mgPotassium: 753mgTotal Carbs: 23gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gNet Carbs: 19gVitamin A: 2738IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 2mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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