This makes a delicious snack or meal. The slightly heated goat cheese is very creamy. Enjoy!


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Goat Cheese and Tomatoes

(inspired by a recipe by Whole Foods Market)

recipe makes 1P, 1C, 1F



Ingredients:

1 block low fat at goat cheese, crumbled
1 very large, or two medium, tomatoes, stem removed and tomato cut in half from top to bottom
Dried basil, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Ground pepper, to taste
Optional: a little extra virgin oil


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place tomatoes on a baking sheet, cut side facing up, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for about 45 min or until tender. (They should not cook so long that they begin to fall apart). Remove from oven and top with goat cheese. Sprinkle with basil. Broil for about 2 min or until cheese begins to turn golden and bubble. Drizzle with a little extra virgin oil, if desired. Serve immediately.