Broiled Tomatoes and Cheese

Broiled Tomatoes and Cheese
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Recommended by Garden View Café at United Hospital Center

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

This recipe is especially tasty when using tomatoes that are fresh from the garden or Farmers Market.

Ingredients

  • 3 tomatoes (large, firm)
  • 8 ounces cottage cheese, low-fat
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried)
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs (plain)
  • cooking spray (or vegetable oil)

Instructions

  1. Wash tomatoes and cut in half.
  2. Mix cottage cheese, basil, and pepper.
  3. Spread cheese on tomato halves.
  4. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and spray with cooking spray.
  5. Sprinkle with bread crumbs and spray with cooking spray.

Nutrition per serving

  • Calories: 134
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg
  • Sodium: 324mg
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Protein: 12g

Makes 1 servings

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