Low Fat Tomato with Pesto

Elevate your healthy dining experience with this flavorful Low Fat Tomato with Pesto recipe! Ripe, juicy tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a vibrant, homemade basil-spinach pesto that’s bursting with fresh, herbaceous goodness. This lightened-up pesto gets its creamy richness from low-fat Parmesan cheese and a hint of toasted pine nuts, making it both nutritious and indulgent. Baked to perfection in just 15 minutes, these tender, pesto-stuffed tomatoes are a quick and easy side dish, appetizer, or light entrée. With only a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a touch of fresh lemon juice, this recipe is low in fat but high in flavor. Serve warm or at room temperature, and don’t forget to garnish with extra basil for a truly show-stopping presentation. Perfect for summer dinners or healthy meal prep, this dish is a must-try for any pesto lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces ripe medium tomatoes
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cup baby spinach leaves
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons low-fat grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts, lightly toasted
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice off the tops, about 1/4 inch, and use a spoon to gently scoop out the seeds and pulp, creating a hollow center. Set the prepared tomatoes aside.

Step 3

To make the low-fat pesto, add the fresh basil leaves, spinach leaves, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, salt, and black pepper into a food processor or blender.

Step 4

Pulse the ingredients until a smooth pesto forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

Step 5

Place the hollowed-out tomatoes in a baking dish. Spoon the prepared pesto evenly into the cavity of each tomato.

Step 6

Bake the stuffed tomatoes in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape.

Step 7

Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool for 2-3 minutes. Optionally, garnish each tomato with additional fresh basil leaves or a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Step 8

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy this healthy, low-fat dish as a side, appetizer, or light entree!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(571.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	421.3

Total Fat 36.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 5mg	0%
Sodium 767.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 8.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 147.0mg	0%
Iron 2.8mg	0%
Potassium 1364.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 72.4%

Protein: 7.5%

Carbs: 20.1%