Categories: Casseroles, May2012, Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, halved and seeded
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp mixed dried herbs of your choice
• 4 Tbs olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
• 3 Tbs finely chopped fresh parsley
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top
• 2 tsp pine nuts

Directions

1. Turn tomatoes cut side down on paper towels to drain for 10 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix bread crumbs, garlic powder, and herbs.

3. Arrange tomato halves, cut sides up, in a 6-by-10-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or oil. Brush tops with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place crumb mixture evenly on top of each half. Sprinkle with parsley, cheese, and pine nuts.

4. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes, depending on size.

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