Baked Tomato Halves

These make a perfect side to chicken, beef, seafood, anything italian, or a rustic soup. Super easy to assemble, it just takes a bit of time to bake. Use any type of tomato you have on hand. make as many servings as you like depending on size of the tomatoes. I serve 1/2 of a large tomato or several smaller halves per person. Adjust seasonings based on the size and amounts used. I basically just dust the tomatoes with the garlic powder, salt and pepper. enjoy! 10/09 edit to add. Baking time can be done at any oven temperature, adjust bake time accordingly.

Steps

Preheat oven to 350 - 400.

Prepare a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.

Cut tomatoes in half.

Gently scoop out any seeds , leaving the sections / walls in tact.

Lightly sprinkle on the garlic powder , salt and pepper.

Amount to your liking.

Sprinkle on the seasoned bread crumbs , drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for 20-30 minutes until the tomato is collapsing and soft.

Baking time will depend on the size of your tomato halves.

If making smaller tomatoes , shorten the time.

Edit to add: you may wish to watch closely and remove while they are still semi-soft and before they begin to collapse.

Ingredients

tomatoes, garlic powder, sea salt, pepper, seasoned bread crumbs, olive oil