Stuffed Tomatoes
Makes:
6 servings
Stuffed tomatoes make a delicious side dish to the Baked Chicken with Vegetables, both dishes bake at 400 °F, add the stuffed tomatoes to the oven for the last 20 minutes of bake time.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion
- 3 large tomatoes
- 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
- 1/4 cup water, or more as needed
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Peel the onion. Chop it into small pieces.
- Cut each tomato in half. Remove the part with the stem.
- Gently squeeze each tomato half over the sink to remove the seeds.
- Put the breadcrumbs into medium bowl. Add the spices and oil.
- Mix well, slowly adding water to moisten the crumbs.
- Use a spoon to press the crumb mixture into the tomato halves.
- Lightly oil a baking pan. Place the tomatoes on the pan, with the cut side up.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crumbs are browned and the tomatoes are soft.
Notes
Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network
