This vegetarian dish will have you coming back for seconds with the tasty Italian seasoning and heart-healthy ingredients.
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Romano Baked Tomatoes
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Prep Time
5 min
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Cook Time
20 min
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Total Time
25 min
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Servings
4
Ingredients
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2 medium halved tomatoes, sliced in half horizontally -
2 Tbsp. grated, low-fat Romano cheese (can substitute low-fat Parmesan, Mozzarella or Ricotta) -
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh oregano, basil or parsley OR -
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning -
1/4 tsp. pepper -
1/4 tsp. garlic powder -
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil -
fresh, whole oregano, basil or parsley leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Top with cheese, oregano/parsley/basil, pepper and garlic powder. -
Drizzle oil equally over the tops and bake 20 minutes, until tomatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned. Garnish with fresh herb leaves (optional).
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 57 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | |
| Sugars | 2 g | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 vegetable, 1 fat
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Prep Time
5 min
-
Cook Time
20 min
-
Total Time
25 min
-
Servings
4
Ingredients
-
2 medium halved tomatoes, sliced in half horizontally -
2 Tbsp. grated, low-fat Romano cheese (can substitute low-fat Parmesan, Mozzarella or Ricotta) -
1 Tbsp. chopped, fresh oregano, basil or parsley OR -
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning -
1/4 tsp. pepper -
1/4 tsp. garlic powder -
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil -
fresh, whole oregano, basil or parsley leaves for garnish (optional)
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Top with cheese, oregano/parsley/basil, pepper and garlic powder. -
Drizzle oil equally over the tops and bake 20 minutes, until tomatoes are tender and cheese is lightly browned. Garnish with fresh herb leaves (optional).
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