Description
Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes are a delicious vegetarian recipe made with juicy tomatoes, melty cheese, garlic, and herbs. This easy oven-baked tomato dish makes a comforting and low-carb side or light main meal. Perfect for summer produce or weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
4 medium tomatoes
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the insides with a spoon. Lightly salt the cavities and place them upside down on a paper towel for 10 minutes to release moisture.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
3. In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, parmesan, garlic, herbs, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
4. Pat the tomatoes dry and arrange them upright in a baking dish. Fill each tomato with the cheese mixture, packing it in fully. Add a little extra cheese on top if desired.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tomatoes are tender.
6. Serve hot as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
Use firm, ripe tomatoes like beefsteak or vine-ripened for best results.
You can add breadcrumbs or cooked quinoa to the cheese mixture for extra texture.
Fresh herbs like thyme or oregano also work well if basil isn’t available.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tomato
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg