Herb-Broiled Tomatoes

A favorite way to serve tomatoes. Nice side dish. From Cooking Light, 1988

• Ready In: 14 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  bite size shredded whole wheat cereal, finely crushed
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  minced fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine, melted
• 3  medium tomatoes
•  fresh parsley sprig (optional)

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl, add margarine, stirring well. Set aside.
2. Cut tomatoes in half crosswise.
3. Place tomato halves, cut side up on rack of broiler pan.
4. Broil 7 inches from heat for 3 minutes.
5. Sprinkle tomatoes with cereal mixture, broil 1 additional minute or until lightly browned.
6. Place on a serving platter.
7. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.