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Baked Tomatoes with Cheese

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dish featuring roasted tomatoes topped with melted Parmesan cheese, perfect as an appetizer or side.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large ripe tomatoes (beefsteak or heirloom)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice each tomato in half horizontally, placing them cut side up on a baking sheet.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over each half, letting it pool slightly in the center, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese generously on top of each tomato half.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.

Notes

For added flavor, consider dashing some red pepper flakes or fresh herbs like basil or thyme before baking.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tomato half
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg