Pizza Tomatoes
Transform your favorite pizza flavors into a low-carb delight with this easy and delicious Pizza Tomatoes recipe! Juicy, ripe tomatoes take center stage as they’re hollowed out and filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pepperoni, and a fragrant blend of basil, oregano, and garlic powder. Drizzled with olive oil and baked to perfection, these cheesy, oven-roasted tomatoes are a quick-to-make, gluten-free option that’s perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. Ready in just 25 minutes and topped with fresh parsley for a burst of color, Pizza Tomatoes are the ideal combination of simplicity and bold flavor—everything you love about pizza, without the crust!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 16 pieces pepperoni slices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash the tomatoes and slice off the top 1/2 inch of each tomato. Carefully scoop out the seeds and inner pulp using a spoon, creating a hollow cavity. Be cautious not to puncture the sides or bottom.
Drizzle the hollowed tomatoes with olive oil and season the insides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and dried oregano.
Fill each tomato with shredded mozzarella cheese, dividing it evenly among the tomatoes, and then top each one with 4 slices of pepperoni.
Place the stuffed tomatoes on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly.
Remove the tray from the oven and let the Pizza Tomatoes cool slightly for 2–3 minutes before serving.
Optional: Sprinkle the tops with freshly chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
Serve hot as a snack, side dish, or appetizer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
867 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.5 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 2240 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 922 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1914 mg | 41% | |
*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.
