Low Fat Tomato with Pesto
Elevate your next meal with this vibrant Low Fat Tomato with Pesto recipe—a delightful fusion of fresh ingredients and bold, herby flavors! Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or light entrée, this recipe features juicy, ripe medium tomatoes stuffed with a creamy, nutrient-packed pesto made from fresh basil, baby spinach, toasted pine nuts, and low-fat Parmesan cheese. With only a hint of extra virgin olive oil and bright lemon juice, this dish keeps things light and heart-healthy while delivering mouthwatering flavor. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, the tomatoes are gently baked to perfection, creating a tender yet structured base for the aromatic pesto filling. Serve warm or at room temperature for a satisfying addition to any table. Healthy eating has never been so delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces ripe medium tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons low-fat grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice off the tops, about 1/4 inch, and use a spoon to gently scoop out the seeds and pulp, creating a hollow center. Set the prepared tomatoes aside.
To make the low-fat pesto, add the fresh basil leaves, spinach leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, salt, and black pepper into a food processor or blender.
Pulse the ingredients until a smooth pesto forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Place the hollowed-out tomatoes in a baking dish. Spoon the prepared pesto evenly into the cavity of each tomato.
Bake the stuffed tomatoes in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape.
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes. Optionally, garnish each tomato with additional fresh basil leaves or a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy this healthy, low-fat dish as a side, appetizer, or light entree!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
421 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.6 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 147 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1364 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
