Side Dishes

Tomatoes with pesto crumbs

Author: Chrissy Freer - B App Sc Nut, Grad Cert Human Nut

Photographer: André Martin

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Serves: 4

Time to make: 13 mins

Hands-on time: 5 mins

Ingredients

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8 small tomatoes, halved, seeds scooped out
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

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1 Preheat grill. In an oil-sprayed frying pan cook tomatoes, cut-side down, for 4-5 minutes over a medium heat until softened. Turn over, cook for 1 minute, then transfer (cut-side up) to a baking tray.

2 Meanwhile, combine breadcrumbs, pesto and parmesan in a small bowl. Top tomatoes evenly with pesto mixture. Grill for 2 minutes, until golden.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 141 cal

Kilojoules 590 kJ

Protein 5 g

Total fat 5 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 20 g

Sugar 5 g

Dietary fibre 3 g

Sodium 210 mg

Calcium 50 mg

Iron 1 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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