Pizza Baked Tomatos

Name: Pizza Baked Tomatos
Ingredients: 4 medium firm ripe tomatoes cut in half; 2 cup italian blend shredded cheese; 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspooon dryed italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 8 slice of pepperoni; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

4 medium firm ripe tomatoes cut in half
2 cup italian blend shredded cheese
2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspooon dryed italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
8 slice of pepperoni
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp olive oil mixed with 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1

Spray a baking dish big enough to just hold tomatoes in one layer with non-stick spray
2

Place tomatoes cut side up in dish lightly brush with olive oil mixture then evenly sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic powder and dry Italian seasoning
3

In a bowl, toss cheese blend with fresh basil, parsley and red pepper flakes
4

Divide cheese evenly on top of seasoned tomato's, place a peperoni slice in the center of each tomato half
5

Bake in a preheated 425 oven for 35 to 45 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes tender but not falling apart
6

Serve hot with any main dish or for a light lunch with a salad