Make a delicious, healthy light lunch, an appetizer or a side dish with these delicious roasted tomatoes. They are topped with pesto and fresh Parmesan cheese. Nothing says summer like fresh tomatoes.
4 medium Roma tomatoes, halved
4 t. basil pesto
5 T. freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
splash of balsamic vinegar, if desired
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Arrange tomatoes on a baking sheet. Top each with 1/2 t. pesto and 1/2 T. Parmesan cheese.
Roast tomatoes until cheese is slightly browned and melted, about 18-20 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Serve immediately with a splash of balsamic vinegar, if desired.
Yield: 4 servings, each serving: 2 halves