Cheesy Baked Tomatoes Recipe | LaaLoosh (2024)

By Wendy Zitzman

Cheesy Baked Tomatoes Recipe | LaaLoosh (1)

Looking for a quick and easy low calorie side dish recipe that will go well with a variety of entrees?

This baked tomatoes with cheese recipe just may be the answer! They are fresh, delicious, and super quick to make. Perfect as a side dish, or even just as a quick, healthy snack, these super yummy tomatoes are a great idea for just about anytime.

I used heirloom tomatoes when I made this, but really, just about any kind will work. It’s the perfect way to bulk up your plate without adding a lot of extra calories. Enjoy!

Cheesy Baked Tomatoes Recipe | LaaLoosh (2)

A delicious and healthy side dish recipe, these cheesy baked tomatoes go well with just about anything. Take advantage of those fresh summer tomatoes before they are gone and try this fresh and flavorful low calorie side dish.

3.70 from 23 votes

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Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook TimeCook Time 15 minutes mins

Total TimeTotal Time 20 minutes mins

ServingsServings 4 servings

CaloriesCalories 104 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes - (halved)
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese - (shredded)
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450° F.

  • Place tomatoes cut-side up on a baking sheet.

  • Top with Parmesan, mozzarella, oregano, basil, salt and pepper.

  • Mist lightly with non-fat cooking spray and bake until the tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • The entire recipe makes 4 servings
  • The serving size is 1 tomato (2 tomato halves)

Nutrition

Calories: 104 kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 11.3 g (4%)Protein: 8.4 g (17%)Fat: 4.3 g (7%)Saturated Fat: 2.2 g (14%)Cholesterol: 10 mg (3%)Sodium: 155 mg (7%)Potassium: 511 mg (15%)Fiber: 4.1 g (17%)Sugar: 5 g (6%)Calcium: 200 mg (20%)Iron: 2.5 mg (14%)

Course: Side Dish Recipes

Diet: Low Calorie Recipes

Cooking Method: Baking Recipes

Main Ingredient: Vegetable Recipes

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AuthorWendy Zitzman

As your average, every day, All American woman, I look forward to sharing with you my thoughts and ideas on many different topics that interest me such as dieting, health & fitness. Trust me when I tell you that this is one site you NEED to bookmark! I have the most amazing recipes with Weight Watchers Points that you won’t believe are low calorie! As an avid Weight Watchers follower, I have learned so many helpful tips and tools over the years that I am eager to share.

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    25 Comments

    1. L11 years agoReply

      These tomatoes are great. Not sure why I never thought to cut them half before but they cook so well halved. Love the topper mix.

    2. lacook12 years agoReply

      again– ripe or green tomatoes ???

    3. Mary12 years agoReply

      Delish! I’ve made these three times. Once drizzeled olive oil and added grated garlic before the cheese. The next time I spread a little basil pesto then a mixture of parmesan and Romano cheese. The last time I topped the cheese with panko bread crumbs to which I had added parsley, basil, oregano,grated garlic, s&p, and drizzeled it with olive oil.
      This is such a versitile and impressive side dish, not to mention delicious! No need to scoop out the middle, ripe firm tomatoes are the trick.

    4. brenda12 years agoReply

      Help lol…I live in New zealand and Im not sure what a substituent would be for this (
      fat provolone cheese,)..ive never heard of it, would you no of a substitute

      • Carla12 years agoReply

        You could use Mozzarella cheese

    5. Josianne Charlebois12 years agoReply

      Oh my gosh… one word.. YUM! I cannot wait to try this!

    6. Carol Hatten12 years agoReply

      I had these a long time ago and then couldn’t find the recipe years later. Thank you so much for posting. These were always one of my favorites.

    7. KatieG12 years agoReply

      Does the tomato come out really mushy? These sound absolutely fabulous but I’m weird about cooked tomato texture.

      • laaloosh12 years agoReply

        Mine didn’t. They were tender, but not mushy. Just make sure to use really ripe, firm tomatoes.

    8. Georga12 years agoReply

      I hate to sound stupid, but if you slice the tomato in 1/2 and put the cut side down, are you putting all that cheese on the top? Do you have two cut sides on that side?

      • Bill12 years agoReply

        The recipe says cut side up not down.

    9. Anne12 years agoReply

      Wonderful little side dish. Delicious! Thanks for posting.

    10. Connie Stewart12 years agoReply

      These were fabulous!!! I only had shredded parm on hand but they were SO yummy and the point count is awesome! These are super filling. Taste just like pizza!

    11. Scrapllc12 years agoReply

      Really good and easy

    12. Hdw80712 years agoReply

      I’ve made these on the grill and they are delish!

    13. Guest12 years agoReply

      Made these with chicken breast & Green Giant’s Just One – Cauliflower& Cheese for dinner with a diet peach Snapple, 6 points! HEAVEN!!!

    14. Guest13 years agoReply

      These were HEAVEN! Thank you!

    15. dormroomdining13 years agoReply

      These look delicious! I can't believe they're only 1 point plus for 2 tomato halves! Did you come up with this recipe on your own, or find it somewhere else? I've been looking for an easy, yet low fat side dish to pair with my main meals and these just might do the trick. Thank you for the recipe, I will definitely be trying these out as soon as possible.

      • Thagirls12 years agoReply

        we have been making this for years but without the provolone. this was my first pin.

    16. dormroomdining13 years agoReply

      These look delicious! I can't believe they're only 1 point plus for 2 tomato halves! Did you come up with this recipe on your own, or did you find it somewhere else? I am looking for an easy yet low fat side dish to pair with my dinners and this might just be it. Thank you for the recipe, I will definitely be trying it out soon.

      • LaaLoosh13 years agoReply

        This recipe I actually got from a dish I saw at a local restaurant. I got the idea from that, and then revamped the recipe to be a more low calorie, Weight Watchers friendly version.

    17. cheryl13 years agoReply

      Not sure about the points count – is it 1 half of a tomato per serving or one whole tomato. It lists 4
      tomatoes in the ingredients but states that 1 serving is only half a tomato.

      • sharon13 years agoReply

        It is the cheese.. I bake this all the time, but I eliminate the provolone, use parmesan only; I eliminate the salt, parmesan is salty; and I don't use the oil spray… a little may be ok. Look up the points for parmesan and that is it.

    18. Jennifer Wollesen13 years agoReply

      I can't wait to try this. It looks so good and my tomatoes are coming in fast and furious right now!

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