Baked Parmesan Tomatoes ♥ Recipe
Today's recipe for baked tomatoes: Just simple tomato halves topped with a little Parmesan and baked just until soft and sweet and ever-so-juicy. Low carb and Weight Watchers
~recipe & photo updated 2012 & republished 2013~
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2006 Original Post: Oh so simple! Just tomato halves topped with a few ribbons of Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of just-snipped herbs from the garden, oregano on some, chive on the other. Next time I will slice a bit off the bottom side of each tomato half, not just the ones that needed help to keep from tipping. Removing a bit of skin also helps the heat penetrate the tomato from the bottom. Next time I will also allow about 10 minutes to cool before serving. These got VERY hot!
For a non-fat version of Baked Tomatoes, see Broiled Tomatoes with Oregano.
2012 Update: Such simplicity, such payoff. Raw tomatoes are wonderful but there's something entirely different about ripe summer tomatoes baked just until hot with a little cheese. Sublime, these.
RECIPE for BAKED PARMESAN TOMATOES
Hands-on time: 5 minutes
Time to table: 30 minutes
Serves 4
Time to table: 30 minutes
Serves 4
4 small perfectly ripe tomatoes, preferably meaty tomatoes like Cascade tomatoes
Grated Parmesan
Salt & pepper to taste
Chopped chive or oregano or other fresh herb
Preheat oven to 350F. Slice tomatoes in half crosswise. Slice just a bit off each half, to create a "resting" spot for the tomato. Top with Parmesan, salt and pepper and fresh herbs. Bake for about 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.
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Mmmm. I'm still waiting for tomatoes though. This week I'm hitting the Farmer's Market and these are on the menu.
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law always did this as a casserole: thick sliced the tomatoes, a layer of tomato slices sprinkled with cheese and basil and then another layer. cooked the same as yours.
ReplyDeleteI've always varied the herbs I have in the garden.
Another great, simple & delicious recipe - thanks, Alanna!
ReplyDeleteYum, yum, and so South Beach friendly!! I like Tanna's idea of the layers too.
ReplyDeleteThese look great. I've been doing everything tomatoe these days and loving it. I'll have to try these!
ReplyDeleteThey're adorable and they look soooo good. Might have to whip these up for my girls' night next Friday.
ReplyDeleteThat looks gorgeous and oh so scrumptious! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteNow I can't decide whether to make tomato pie or your baked parmesan tomatoes tomorrow. Such decisions...
ReplyDeleteBAck again to let you know I'm spotlighting this recipe as one of my South Beach Recipes of the Week where I feature South Beach Diet friendly recipes I find on other food blogs. Hope you're having a good Labor Day weekend and not laboring too much!
ReplyDeleteCHEESE TANGY BAKED TOMATOES...MAKES OUR MOUTHS WATER...DROOL WORTHY DISH,CAN SAVOR THEM ANYTIME :-)
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