Ingredients

  • 6 medium red ripe tomatoes
  • 24 slivers garlic
  • Salt to taste if desired
  • Freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

      120 calories; 9 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 5 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 4 grams protein; 6 milligrams cholesterol; 136 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

6 servings

Preparation

  1. Preheat the broiler to high, 500 degrees.
  2. Cut the tomatoes in half and arrange, cut side up, in a baking dish. Insert 2 garlic slivers in each half.
  3. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and olive oil. Sprinkle with the cheese.
  4. Place under the broiler for about 5 minutes until bubbling and the garlic tips start to brown. Remove garlic, sprinkle with basil and serve.

About 15 minutes

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