Broiled Stuffed Tomato

The poor oft maligned tomato, a fruit that has been declared a vegetable by the Supreme Court and numerous republican legislatures since Reagan.  Thought by others to be poisonous and inedible.  Perhaps Columbus’s most important discovery, we could have done without North and South America, but who could survive without pizza?

Fruit or vegetable doesn’t matter , stuffed and broiled it makes a wonderful accompaniment to any meal.

Ingredients for Stuffed Broiled Tomatoes

1. Large ripe tomatoes
2. 2-3 Tbs Bread crumbs (Italian style, per tomato)
3. Garlic cloves ( 1 per tomato finely diced)
4. Fresh Mozzarella (2 tbs per tomato, finely cubed)
5. 1 tbs Parmesan (per tomato)
6. 1tsp Olive Oil

Mix the bread crumbs and Parmesan together.

Core the tomato and cut in half.  With a spoon or melon baller scoop out the insides being careful not to break the skin.  Take the the insides and chop to a very fine dice place into a bowl add the garlic and Mozzarella and the bread crumb Parmesan mixture.  Mix until all is well combined.  Stuff into the tomatoes.  Drizzle Olive Oil lightly over the top.  Place into a lightly buttered baking dish and bake at 375° for about 20 minutes ( you may place near the broiler for the last 2 minutes to brown the top).

 

A few tools to help the busy cook
Norpro 5135 Double Melon Baller
Le Creuset Stoneware 1-1/4-Quart Rectangular Baker with Bonus 16-Ounce Rectangular Baker, Cherry