Broiled Tomatoes and Cheese

Name: Broiled Tomatoes and Cheese
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 3 large, firm tomatoes; 8 ounces low-fat cottage cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 3 tablespoons bread crumbs; 2 sprays of cooking spray (or vegetable oil)

Source: Choices: Steps Toward Health University of Massachusetts Extension Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

This recipe is especially tasty when using tomatoes that are fresh from the garden or farmers market.

Makes

3 servings

Ingredients

3 large, firm tomatoes
8 ounces low-fat cottage cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons bread crumbs
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.

Notes

Learn more about: Tomatoes Herbs

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