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Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

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"This easy, fragrant, warm side dish will make your mouth water...good luck getting it to the plate!" — LITTLE OREGON GIRL

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2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper

5 teaspoons olive oil
2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 tablespoons olive oil

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Directions

In a small bowl, mix together basil, thyme, salt, and white pepper. Mix in 5 teaspoons olive oil to make a spreadable paste. Spread paste on cut side of each tomato half.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in small skillet over medium-low heat. Place tomatoes herb-side down in skillet, and cover. Simmer for 5 minutes; tomatoes should be hot but not stewed. Serve immediately.

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My favorite alternative to salad! :) But, I add cheese & bake these in the toaster oven. I drizzle the tomato halves w/ olive oil, sprinkle on some shredded cheese - then top w/ the seasonings called for. Bake at 300 for about 5 minutes.

—CookinginFL

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May 05, 2008

The cooking method itself is definitely worth trying again, and this was a pretty addition to the plate. However, even tho' I cut way back on the herbs this still was a little overpowering for my taste. In the future I will either use fresh herbs, or cut back even further on the dried. I used red, ripe tomatoes, as the Roma were only pinkish in my market, and sliced them about 1/2" thick, which was just perfect for both heating and serving them.

—naples34102

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May 09, 2006

These tomatoes were great! Although they got even better when I added Mozzarella Cheese. There was enough herbage for four tomatoes, even better. These were fabuloso!! Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner!!! Complements any dish.

—FRBBY

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Feb 15, 2008

This is a great idea, but I think the seasoning measurements are way off! This is a huge waste of basil and thyme. Cut down on these spices by a lot! I think the tablespoons might have been teaspoons in the original recipe. Also, we felt like this really lacked salt. We ended up adding a lot afterwards. Additionally, cooking them over medium-low heat was pointless. We think that if they were seered over very high heat or perhaps cooked on a grill, they would have been much better.

—Patrick

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Aug 14, 2006

These were good. I used italian seasoning because I had it in the cupboard. Try to spread the paste thinly on the tomato, or it is a little pungent. I did put mozzerella on and it was good.

—teachertmb

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Apr 21, 2006

I made these several times in the past 2 weeks. I used smallish roma tomatoes, seeded and left to drain on a paper towel, since another review warned they could be over-moist and I hate the seeds anyways. I initially halved the recipe, but had enough for 4 roma tomatoes. They smell beautiflu when cooking and the taste of all the herbs is not as strong as it my seem. A great, very easy way to add veggies to my breakfast.

—LizzyD

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Aug 10, 2006

DELICIOUS. i made them in slices and cut the cooking time, and they were a big hit. very flavorful; a perfect appetizer.

—adi

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May 05, 2008

i thought these were great and i sliced my tomatoes in abt. 1/4" slices. i also added 1/2 tsp onion powder. be careful to keep an eye on them while they cook--i got busy and forgot them--and accidently stewed the majority of them which tastes pretty foul. also, there is a LOT of paste, so either dbl. the number of tomatoes or cut the ingredients for the paste part of the recipe by half.

—tunatwist

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Nutrition

Calories
259 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
7.1 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
25.9 g
40%

Fiber
3.6 g
14%

Protein
1.7 g
3%

Sodium
589 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Red, Juicy, Herb-Fried Tomatoes

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 259
Calories from Fat: 233

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.9g 40 %
** Saturated Fat 3.6g 18 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 589mg 24 %
Potassium 281mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 7.1g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 3.6g 14 %
Protein 1.7g 3 %
** Sugars 1.7g
Vitamin A 19 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 19 %
Iron 71 %
** Thiamin 6 %
Niacin 6 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 12 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.