Cooking for One

Broiled Tomatoes for One

Make broiled tomatoes for one with olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. They are ready in about 4 minutes under the broiler.

Broiled Tomatoes for One

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A large tomato halved, topped with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, and broiled until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time9 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories201

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large ripe tomato
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ⅓ cup (1 oz) shredded Parmesan

Equipment

  • baking sheet

Directions
 

  1. Set the oven rack 6 inches below the broiler and heat the broiler to high (about 500°F).
  2. Cut the tomato in half and set the halves cut side up on a foil-lined metal baking sheet.
  3. Stir the oil, garlic and Italian seasoning together and spoon the mixture over the tomato halves. Top with the Parmesan.
  4. Broil for 3 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese melts and turns lightly brown.

Notes

Use a metal baking sheet for broiling, not glass or ceramic.

Nutrition

Serving: 204g | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5.3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 4.4g | Vitamin A: 1680IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 282mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ripe tomato counted as tomatoes, ¼ tsp Italian seasoning counted as dried oregano, ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan counted as grated parmesan. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.