Baked Tomatoes with Garlic
6 large firm but ripe tomatoes
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper freshly ground, to taste
1/2 C. breadcrumbs
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/2 C. chopped, flatleaf parsley
Cut the tomatoes in half, sprinkle with salt and drain cut side down in a colander, for about 10 minutes. Then dry them well with paper towels. Heat half the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Cook the tomato halves, 4 to 6 at a time, cut side down for about 5 minutes or until golden. Place tomatoes in a baking dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine breadcrumbs, garlic and a little of the parsley and spread atop the tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.
Yield: 6 servings
Serving Size: 2 Tomato halves
Calories: 95
Fat: 5.3g
Fiber: 1g