BROCCOLI-STUFFED TOMATOES

Broccoli-Stuffed Tomatoes image

"I'm a recent college graduate who's just starting to become an everyday cook. This is one of my childhood favorites and a nice alternative to stuffed peppers," says Ruth Schleusener of Stockton, Kansas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
4 medium tomatoes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 egg white

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring broccoli and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. Cut a 1/2-in. slice off the top of each tomato; with a spoon or melon baller, hollow out each tomato, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Discard pulp. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice into each tomato; place upside down on paper towel for 10 minutes to drain., Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a bowl, combine the flour, milk and broth until smooth. Stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper and reserved broccoli. In a bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Fold into broccoli mixture., Place the tomatoes in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon the broccoli mixture into each tomato, mounding in the center. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 345mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges