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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

December 12, 2016

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Need a new veggie side to serve with dinner? Try these simple baked tomatoes with a melted parmesan topping! 

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes | Zen & Spice

I can’t believe Christmas is just two weeks away! This December has been full of traveling for me, so I feel like I haven’t been home much. In fact, as you’re reading this Monday morning, I’ll be in the sky traveling to Chicago for an overnight trip. 

A couple weeks ago, I was in Galveston, Texas for a work conference. My coworkers and I went out to dinner at a fancy seafood restaurant that was AMAZING. I always order seafood when I’m out on work dinners– because Nick hates seafood and it’s my only chance, haha! Anyway, we went to this restaurant that overlooked the ocean and we ordered some delish seafood– appetizers were panko crusted asparagus with creamy crab sauce. I ordered the crab cake stuffed shrimp with macaroni and cheese and parmesan tomatoes. 

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes | Zen & Spice

I didn’t really know what the parmesan tomatoes were when I ordered them, I just assumed they were chopped tomatoes sauteed with some type of cheese. Well to my suprise, these cute little tomato rounds with crusty, melty parmesan were sitting on my plate! 

And oh my, they were so good. Like little baby pizzas with all the good tomatoes and cheese and none of the crust. The cheese was so thick, you had to cut them with a knife! I knew that I had to remake these when I got home. 

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes | Zen & Spice

These are so simple, I really don’t need to give you a recipe. All you need are some big, juicy tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and dried herbs. You can add any type of cheese to the tomato slices, but parmesan will taste the best and will give you that nice brown color. 

VIDEO: HOW TO MAKE YOUR BAKED PARMESAN TOMATOES

 

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes | Zen & Spice

WHAT TO SERVE WITH YOUR BAKED PARMESAN TOMATOES

After preheating the oven, you just pop these in and ten minutes later, you have a yummy side dish. I like them along side a fish or seafood meal, like shrimp or baked tilapia. You could also serve them alongside a pasta dish or alfredo! An easy and delicious way to get your lycopene. :) 

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes | Zen & Spice

QUICK TIPS FOR  YOUR BAKED PARMESAN TOMATOES

  • Make sure you pick out ripe tomatoes at the market! You can tell if they are ripe if they have a slight give when you squeeze them. 
  • Quality parmesan makes a huge difference, see if you can find parmesan that is still in a block. It’s usually higher quality than the pre-grated stuff, and you can use a grater to shave it down. 
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Baked Parmesan Tomatoes


  • Author: Emily @ Zen & Spice
  • Yield: 12 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2–3 large beefsteak tomatoes
  • 1 cup shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp dried basil
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Slice the tomatoes into 1/4″ slices and arrange on the baking sheet.
  3. Top each slice with enough parmesan to cover the top, as well as a sprinkling of basil and oregano.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Top with the fresh chopped Italian parley.
  6. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Tastes great with fish, shrimp, or beef dishes as a side dish!

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Emily Weeks, RDN, LD
Emily Weeks, RDN, LD

Hi! I’m Emily, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and self-taught intuitive chef. I firmly believe that cooking is the simplest and most important step we can take to improve our minds and bodies and build healthier communities. Join me and let’s bring food back to the kitchen!

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  1. jennifer says

    December 12, 2016 at 4:27 pm

    love these! My mom always made them with breadcrumbs and parm, but I say all cheese is the way to go!

    • Emily Hein, RDN, LD says

      December 13, 2016 at 5:53 pm

      yum, I’ll have to try breadcrumbs next time!!

  2. Kelli says

    December 12, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    Love simple recipes like these! The melty cheese on top looks mouthwatering.

    • Emily Hein, RDN, LD says

      December 13, 2016 at 5:54 pm

      thanks, kelli! I hope you try it!

  3. Anna Powell says

    December 12, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    looks delish. Great site and I like the nutrition information provided on here.. thanks,Anna

  4. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

    December 13, 2016 at 6:46 am

    what a simple side dish!

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