TOMATO BROCCOLI CUPS

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Red tomatoes stuffed with a green broccoli mixture make a colorful addition to the Christmas Day menu.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 medium tomatoes
4 cups broccoli florets
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard pulp or save for another use). Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a saucepan, place broccoli in a steamer basket over 1 in. of boiling water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside., Brush inside of tomatoes with 2 tablespoons butter. Stuff broccoli into tomatoes. Toss bread crumbs and remaining butter; sprinkle over tops. Place in an ungreased baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 15 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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