BROILED PARMESAN TOMATOES

By JoanCWest

Ingredients

• 3 large tomatoes
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 t coarsely ground pepper
• 1 T minced fresh basil or 1t dried basil
• 3/4 c soft bread crumbs
• 2 T grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Slice tomatoes in half. Using a small spoon, remove seeds. Place on broiler pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine oil, garlic, pepper. Brush over tomatoes. Sprinkle with basil.

Broil about 6" from heat for 3-4 min. or until heated through.

In small bowl, combine bread crumbs and cheese. Sprinkle over tomatoes.

Broil 1-2 min. longer or until crumbs are slightly browned. Serve immediately.

6 servings