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Romano Baked Tomatoes

Romano Baked Tomatoes
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Romano Baked Tomatoes

This vegetarian dish will have you coming back for seconds with the tasty Italian seasoning and heart-healthy ingredients.

Ingredients

Servings   4  

  • 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.

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Top with cheese, oregano/parsley/basil, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. 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

Romano Baked Tomatoes
CaloriesCalories
57 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
1g Per Serving
FiberFiber
1g Per Serving

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

 
This vegetarian dish will have you coming back for seconds with the tasty Italian seasoning and heart-healthy ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Romano Baked Tomatoes
CaloriesCalories
57 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
1g Per Serving
FiberFiber
1g Per Serving
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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

Ingredients

Servings   4  

  • 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.

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Top with cheese, oregano/parsley/basil, pepper and garlic powder.
  2. 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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