Baked Tomatoes with Eggs

Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Baked Tomatoes with Eggs
30 min.
4
145kcal

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Looking for a delightful and healthy side dish that’s both gluten-free and bursting with flavor? Look no further than our Baked Tomatoes with Eggs! This simple yet elegant recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a brunch, preparing a light dinner, or simply wanting to impress your family with a nutritious meal. With just a handful of fresh ingredients, you can create a dish that not only looks stunning but also tantalizes the taste buds.

The star of this recipe is the juicy, ripe tomatoes, which serve as the perfect vessel for the rich, creamy eggs. As they bake, the tomatoes soften and release their natural sweetness, complementing the savory flavors of the eggs and the aromatic basil. Topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Ready in just 30 minutes, Baked Tomatoes with Eggs is not only quick to prepare but also a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. With only 145 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that fits perfectly into any healthy eating plan. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • large tomatoes 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • serving salt and pepper freshly ground
  •  basil fresh for garnish
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper or foil.
  2. Cut a thin 3-inch round slice from tops of tomatoes; reserve tops. Leaving 1/4 inch around side of each tomato, remove and discard insides from tomatoes, creating 1/2-inch deep cavity.
  3. Place tomatoes on cookie sheet.
  4. Drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over each tomato, rubbing around outside as well as inside each tomato. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper; line each with 2 basil leaves. Carefully crack 1 egg into each cavity.
  5. Sprinkle tops of eggs with salt and pepper.
  6. Bake 10 minutes; place reserved tomato tops on cookie sheet; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until egg whites and yolks are firm, not runny.
  7. Serve warm with additional small or torn basil leaves and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories145kcal
Protein22.29%
Fat57.26%
Carbs20.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27
Glycemic Load
1.87
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.306956415591%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.24mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
1.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:145.07kcal
7.25%
Fat:9.47g
14.58%
Saturated Fat:2.36g
14.76%
Carbohydrates:7.62g
2.54%
Net Carbohydrates:5.42g
1.97%
Sugar:4.97g
5.53%
Cholesterol:187.09mg
62.36%
Sodium:150.53mg
6.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.3g
16.59%
Vitamin A:1839.07IU
36.78%
Vitamin C:25.08mg
30.4%
Selenium:15.79µg
22.56%
Vitamin K:20.28µg
19.31%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.76%
Phosphorus:151.05mg
15.11%
Potassium:505.05mg
14.43%
Vitamin E:2.1mg
13.98%
Folate:51.42µg
12.85%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.64%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.59%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.34%
Fiber:2.2g
8.79%
Iron:1.42mg
7.89%
Vitamin B12:0.46µg
7.7%
Copper:0.15mg
7.35%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.77%
Magnesium:26.97mg
6.74%
Vitamin D:1.01µg
6.71%
Calcium:58.74mg
5.87%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.86%
Vitamin B3:1.13mg
5.63%