Goat Cheese-Topped Tomatoes
Serves 4
Time 45 min
A wonderful first course since creamy goat cheese combines nicely with the tartness of tomatoes. If your tomatoes are very ripe, they may take less time to cook, so check them often.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup goat cheese (chèvre)
- 2 tablespoons fresh-made basil pesto
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
Method
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Combine cheese and pesto in a small bowl; set aside.
Cut across the top of each tomato to remove the stem end; discard the "cap."
Drizzle tomato with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Bake tomatoes on a baking sheet until slightly tender, about 30 minutes. (They should hold their shape and still feel plump, with some give when pressed with your finger.)
Remove from the oven and top with goat cheese mixture.
Set the oven to broil.
Broil tomatoes until cheese begins to turn golden and bubble, about 4 minutes.
Sprinkle with basil before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 160 calories (120 from fat), 13g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 20mg cholesterol, 300mg sodium, 6g carbohydrates (2g dietary fiber, 4g sugar), 7g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup goat cheese (chèvre)
- 2 tablespoons fresh-made basil pesto
- 4 medium tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil