Broiled Tomatoes Parmesan

Recipe Ingredients

2		Ripe tomatoes - (12 to 14 oz total) (medium)
1		Garlic clove - minced
2 teaspoons	10ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Minced fresh basil
		= (or 1 tspn dried basil)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Fresh soft bread crumbs
		= (or 1 slice bread, crumbled)
1 tablespoon	15ml	Freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
		= (preferably imported)

Recipe Instructions

Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise. Gently squeeze out and discard the seeds. Place the tomatoes cut-side up on a boiler pan prepared with nonstick pan spray.

Combine the garlic, oil, basil, and pepper in a small bowl. Brush evenly over the cut surfaces of the tomatoes. Broil 6 inches from the heat source until hot, about 5 minutes.

While the tomatoes are broiling, combine the crumbs and cheese in a small bowl; sprinkle evenly over the tops of the hot tomatoes. Return to the broiler until the crumbs are browned, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 servings. Serving size: 1/2 tomato.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Monounsaturated Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 60; Calories from Fat 28; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 1mg; Sodium 62mg; Carbohydrate 7g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Sugars 3g; Protein 2g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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