Broiled Tomatoes and Cheese

This recipe is especially tasty when using tomatoes that are fresh from the garden or farmers market.
Ingredients
- 3 tomatoes (large, firm)
- 8 ounces cottage cheese, low-fat
- 1/2 teaspoon basil (dried)
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs (plain)
- 2 sprays of cooking spray (or vegetable oil)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Wash tomatoes and cut in half.
- Mix cottage cheese, basil, and pepper.
- Spread cheese on tomato halves.
- Sprinkle with bread crumbs and spray with cooking spray.
- Spray broiler pan with cooking spray. Place prepared tomatoes on a pan and broil about 10 minutes.
Choices: Steps Toward Health
University of Massachusetts Extension
Nutrition Education Program