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Herb & Bean-Stuffed Tomatoes

Date added: December 11, 2007

  • Servings: 4 change
  • Calories per serving: 233
  • Prep time: 25
  • Cook time: 20

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatoes, red and/or yellow
  • 1 1/2 cup bread crumbs, soft (2 slices)
  • 3/4 cup beans, white kidney (cannellini) rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
  • 2 tbsp cheese, parmesan, fresh, shredded
  • 1 tbsp herb, basil, fresh, leaves, chpd
  • 1 tbsp oil, olive, extra virgin
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/8 tsp salt, table
  • 1/8 tsp spice, pepper, black, ground
  • 2 tsp thyme, fresh
  • 2 tsp butter melted

Recipe Method

1. Cut off 1/2 inch from the top of each tomato. Finely chop enough of the tomato tops to equal 1 cup; set aside. Remove and discard the seeds.

2. In a large bowl stir together the chopped tomato, 3/4 of the bread crumbs, the beans, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Spoon the bean mixture into the tomatoes. Place the stuffed tomatoes in a 2-quart square baking dish.

3. In a small bowl stir together the remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs and the thyme. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Drizzle with melted butter.

4. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 F. oven about 20 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown and tomatoes are heated through.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 23312%
Fat 13g20%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 319mg 13%
Carbohydrates 23g12%

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