Name: Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 medium tomatoes -; 1/2 small carrot -; 1/2 celery rib, sliced -; 1/2 small onion, peeled -; 1 small garlic clove, peeled -; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano -; 2 teaspoons olive oil -; 1 tablespoon white wine or vegetable broth -; 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs -; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese -; 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced -

Ingredients for - Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes

1. 2 medium tomatoes

2. 1/2 small carrot

3. 1/2 celery rib, sliced

4. 1/2 small onion, peeled

5. 1 small garlic clove, peeled

6. 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

7. 2 teaspoons olive oil

8. 1 tablespoon white wine or vegetable broth

9. 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

10. 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

11. 3 to 4 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced

How to cook deliciously - Veggie-Stuffed Tomatoes

1 . Stage

Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. shell, scoop out and reserve pulp. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.

2 . Stage

Meanwhile, in a food processor, cover and process the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and reserved pulp until finely chopped. In large skillet, saute vegetable mixture and oregano in oil until tender. Add wine or broth; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil.

3 . Stage

Stuff tomatoes; replace tops. Place in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 15-20 minutes.