Inside-Out BLT's

A yummy topping of BL to put on a T. Bacon and lettuce combined with some cheese and breadcrumbs make a plum tomato a yummy side dish! A recipe I found in Better Homes & Gardens. Magazine says this is 98 calories per serving with 8 grams of fat. You could reduce that by using turkey bacon and low fat mayo.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 3  slices bacon
• 1⁄3 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup  breadcrumbs, soft and coarsely chopped
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 2  teaspoons olive oil
• 2  medium plum tomatoes
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons light mayonnaise

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towel. Chop.
2. In medium bowl, combine the bacon, lettuce, crumbs, cheese and olive oil, mix well.
3. Halve the plumb tomatoes lengthwise. Scoop out the inside leaving pulp and shell. Sprinkle the inside of each with black pepper.
4. Brush with some mayo and mound the bacon mixture in the tomatoes. Transfer to a baking pan.
5. Roast the tomatoes, uncovered for 10 to 12 minutes. Serves 2.