BROILED PARMESAN TOMATOES

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I love to make this recipe when tomatoes are at their peak-the tomatoes almost melt in your mouth.-Joylyn Trickel

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

3 large tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Slice tomatoes in half. Using a small spoon, remove seeds. Place tomato halves on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Combine the oil, garlic and pepper. Brush over tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil., Broil about 6 in. from heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Broil 1-2 minutes longer or until crumbs are lightly browned. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges