Summertime Baked Tomatoes

Health score
14%
Summertime Baked Tomatoes
40 min.
6
107kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with this delectable Summertime Baked Tomatoes recipe! Perfect for those warm, sunny days, this dish is not only easy to make but also boasts a medley of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a caloric content of just 107 kcal per serving, it's a guilt-free side dish that pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses.

Imagine juicy, halved tomatoes, each one a vessel for a mouthwatering stuffing of summer squash, herb stuffing mix, fragrant basil, a hint of ground black pepper, and melty mozzarella cheese. The preparation is simple yet ingenious, involving a brief rest for the tomatoes to release excess moisture, and then carefully hollowing them out to be stuffed to the brim with this flavorful mixture.

The baking process is where the magic happens, as the tomatoes bake to perfection alongside the tenderizing squash, the cheese melts into a gooey goodness, and the herbs infuse the entire dish with their aromatic essence. The result? A dish that is 68.83% carbohydrates, providing the satisfying comfort, 15.45% protein for substance, and 15.72% fat for that rich, comforting mouthfeel.

Whether you're looking to add a unique twist to your summer barbecue, seeking a side dish that stands out at a casual picnic, or simply want to enjoy a light, flavor-packed meal, Summertime Baked Tomatoes are sure to impress. So, why not give this easy, nutritious, and utterly delicious recipe a try? Your taste buds, and your waistline, will thank you.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons basil dried
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.3 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup bread stuffing mix dry
  •  summer squash diced finely
  •  tomatoes 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Slice the tomatoes in half horizontally, sprinkle each cut side with salt, and place cut sides down on paper towels for about 5 minutes. Hollow out the tomato halves, leaving sides 1/4 inch thick; remove seeds from pulp, and chop the pulp.
  3. Place the chopped tomato pulp, squash, herb stuffing mix, basil, black pepper, and mozzarella cheese in a bowl, and mix until thoroughly combined. Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out tomato halves.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and the cheese has melted, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories107kcal
Protein15.45%
Fat15.72%
Carbs68.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.5
Glycemic Load
0.9
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.7400000506769%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:107.39kcal
5.37%
Fat:1.91g
2.94%
Saturated Fat:0.82g
5.13%
Carbohydrates:18.82g
6.27%
Net Carbohydrates:16.95g
6.16%
Sugar:4.02g
4.47%
Cholesterol:3.88mg
1.29%
Sodium:310.26mg
13.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.22g
8.45%
Vitamin C:13.98mg
16.95%
Selenium:10.34µg
14.77%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.45%
Folate:53.19µg
13.3%
Vitamin A:612.51IU
12.25%
Vitamin K:12.01µg
11.44%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.51%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.12%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.42%
Potassium:293.26mg
8.38%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.84%
Iron:1.36mg
7.55%
Fiber:1.88g
7.5%
Phosphorus:72.54mg
7.25%
Calcium:61.58mg
6.16%
Magnesium:23.65mg
5.91%
Copper:0.11mg
5.42%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.62%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.28%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.94%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.84%
Source:Allrecipes