Nearly any protein pairs well with tomatoes as a side dish. Roma or Campari tomatoes will work in this simple recipe. This quick and simple recipe may be prepared in a matter of minutes and is finished with a little spice and grated Parmesan.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Cook Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 10 mins |
| Servings: | 8 |
Ingredients
- 4 Roma tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a broiler according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Line a baking sheet or small sheet pan with aluminum foil.
- Slice tomatoes in half crossways. Slice thin slices off of the round part of the tomato halves so they will sit straight on the pan.
- Place tomato halves on the prepared pan and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Place seasoned tomatoes under the broiler and broil about 4 minutes. Be sure to watch carefully, so they won’t burn.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese on each tomato half, and return to the broiler.
- Broil until Parmesan cheese is melted and bubbly, 45 seconds to 1 minute.
- Transfer broiled tomatoes on a plate or serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm.