HERB-TOPPED STUFFED TOMATOES

Herb-Topped Stuffed Tomatoes image

This simple treatment perfectly complements the fresh taste of tomatoes. Serve as a side dish to any entree or as a fresh summer appetizer. Mary E. Relyea - Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 large tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, combine the onion mixture, bread crumbs, cheese and melted butter. Spoon 2 tablespoons onto each tomato half., Place on a baking sheet. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges