FILLING APPETIZER - TOMATO PROVENCAL

[Juicygirl]

– Serves 2

Per Portion: 30 cal, 1.5g protein, 0g fat, 7g Carbs

INGREDIENTS:

2 large tomatoes OR 10 large cherry tomatoes
2 Tbsp crushed garlic (using a garlic press)
2 Spring Onions (small onions with “chives” on top) Cut these into ringlets
4 Tbsp Chicken Stock. (If you can find it – go for fat free)
1 Tsp White pepper (black works as well)
1 Tsp dried oregano
2 large courgettes – grated with skin
5 Tbsp chopped parsley (3 Tbsp if dried)
Fresh Parsley – To garnish (Optional)

1. Cut the large tomatoes in half and remove seeds. If you opted to use the cherry tomatoes, remove the stem, cut tops off and set aside. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.
2. Brown garlic and onion in 2 Tbsp of the chicken stock and season to taste
3. Add courgette, parley and rest of chicken stock. Heat for a few minutes until courgette is just soft.
4. Drain the cooked veggies on a kitchen paper. Spoon them into the tomato shells; if you chose to use the cherry tomatoes, do the same – spoon in the ingredients and replace tops. Granish with fresh parsley (if you like to present your food!) Personally, I always make dinner look pretty – even if it’s for myself. LOL

YUM. Bon Appetit!!