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Broiled Tomatoes for One

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword easy tomato recipe, parmesan broiled tomatoes, quick side for one, tomato side dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A large tomato halved, topped with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan, and broiled until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • Set the oven rack 6 inches below the broiler and heat the broiler to high (about 500°F).
  • Cut the tomato in half and set the halves cut side up on a foil-lined metal baking sheet.
  • Stir the oil, garlic and Italian seasoning together and spoon the mixture over the tomato halves. Top with the Parmesan.
  • 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.