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Spring Pesto Roasted Tomatoes

A simple, delicious vegan side dish ready in 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 162 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 tomatoes large, ripe
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (large cloves) minced
  • pinch red pepper flake
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup pesto sauce , store bought or see recipe on this site
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs fresh

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°.  For faster cleanup, cover a baking sheet with tin foil and spray with vegetable spray.  Set aside.
  2. Carefully core the stem out of the tomatoes and discard.  Slice the tomatoes in half, crosswise.  Remove the seeds from the tomatoes.  Drizzle each tomato with one teaspoon of olive oil.  Divide the garlic between the tomato halves and sprinkle a very small pinch of red pepper flakes onto each tomato.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of pesto to each tomato half and spread evenly over the tomato.  Divide the breadcrumbs between the tomatoes and bake for 18-22 minutes or until tomatoes soften and breadcrumbs are lightly toasted.  If breadcrumbs are browning too fast, gently rest a sheet of tin foil over the top to prevent further browning.
  4. Transfer tomatoes to a serving dish.  Can be eaten hot or at room temperature.  (I prefer them warm).

Notes

  • These are best when they're made, but leftovers can be kept refrigerated for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or a low oven (325° for 10 minutes).

Nutrition Information

Calories 162kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 537mg (22%) Potassium 172mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 825IU (17%) Vitamin C 8.9mg (10%) Calcium 59mg (6%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162

% Daily Value*

Calories 162kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 537mg 22%
Potassium 172mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 825IU 17%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 10%
Calcium 59mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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