Side Dishes, Vegetables Recipes - Savory Baked Tomatoes

Ingredients              

• 4 large tomatoes

• 1/3 cup Olive Oil

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 pimiento, cut into strips

• 2 Tbs. minced ham

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• 1/8 tsp. pepper

• 1/4 tsp. marjoram

• 1 Tbs. minced parsley

• 1 cup soft bread crumbs

Makes 4 servings

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Method:

1. Cut a 2-inch wide cap from the stem end of the tomatoes. Hollow out tomatoes, removing pulp and discard with the caps.

2. Heat 4 Tbs. of olive oil in a skillet, add onion and sauté until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients, browning slightly.

3. Spoon stuffing mixture into tomatoes. Place remaining 2 Tbs. olive oil into a shallow baking pan, arrange stuffed tomatoes in the pan, brush with a little of the oil.

4. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes until cooked through.