RECIPE: Tomato Gratin

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole-grain bread, torn into quarters
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese
• 4 medium tomatoes, sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a shallow 2-quart baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. Place bread in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs form. Add garlic, oil and cheese; pulse to combine. Spread the seasoned breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and bake until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, layer tomato slices in the prepared baking dish, sprinkling each layer with basil, pepper and salt. Bake the tomatoes for 10 minutes; sprinkle with the toasted breadcrumbs, and bake for 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Per serving: 128 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 4 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 5 g protein; 2 g fiber; 303 mg sodium; 255 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A & Vitamin C (20% daily value).