Herbed grilled tomatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2mediumsTomatoes; halved crosswise
2teaspoonsDijon mustard
4tablespoonsBread crumbs
4eachesBasil leaves; shredded
1teaspoonFresh thyme, oregano or rosemary (or 1/4 tsp dried)
2teaspoonsGrated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoonExtra virgin olive oil
xFreshly ground black pepper

Directions

Brush half of oil over sides and bottoms of tomatoes. Brush tops with mustard. Combine cheese, bread crumbs, herbs; sprinkle on top of tomatoes. Drizzle on rest of oil to dampen bread-crumb topping. Add pepper. Put tomatoes on grill, cut side up; cover. Grill till skin shrinks from top of tomatoes and tomatoes are soft but not mushy -- 10-20 minutes, depending on heat of grill. (Alternate methods: Bake in preheated 450-degree oven 15-20 minutes. Or broil 5-10 minutes.) Serves 4.

Per serving: 75 calories; 2g protein; 7.8g carbo; 1.2g fiber; 4.4g fat (0.8g saturated); 112mg sodium.

From: Eat Smart column by Jean Carper, USA WEEKEND, 8/11-13/95.

Typed by iRis gRayson.

Submitted By IRIS GRAYSON On 08-19-95