Magic Broiled Tomatoes

By CorbettCook

Quick and easy to make, this dish is a perfect accompaniment to just about any meat, fish, or poultry main course. Try this recipe in the morning for a real change of pace.

Ingredients

• 2 medium size tomatoes, peeled
• 1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons Chef Paul Prudhomme's Vegetable Magic®
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the broiler. Slice an "X" into the tops of the tomatoes to about halfway down and set them aside.

Make a paste of the butter, Vegetable Magic, and, if desired, the Parmesan cheese. Spread half of the mixture on top of each tomato, pushing a little of the mixture down into the scoring. Place the tomatoes in a shallow pan, seasoned side up. Broil with the tomato tops about 1-inch from the heat until the tops are brown and crusty, about 3 minutes. Spoon the juices from the bottom of the pan over the tops and serve immediately.

Cooking Tip: Keep broiler door slightly cracked during cooking.