Three tomatoes and cheese on parchment paper.

Broiled Tomatoes & Cheese

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This recipe is especially tasty when using fresh tomatoes. Try using different fresh or dried herbs depending on what you have on hand. 

Ingredients 

  • 3 Tomatoes Large, firm
  • 8 ounces Cottage Cheese Low-fat
  • 1/2 tsp Basil Dried
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
  • Cooking Spray

Equipment

  • Broiler
  • Broiler Pan

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water.
  • Wash tomatoes and cut in half.
  • Mix cottage cheese, basil and pepper.
  • Spread cheese on tomato halves.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs and spray with cooking spray.
  • Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Place prepared tomatoes on a pan and broil about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Broiled Tomatoes & Cheese
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
132
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
310
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
389
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
1132
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
92
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Basil, Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Cooking Spray, Cottage Cheese, Tomatoes