BALSAMIC BAKED TOMATOES

Serves: 8 to 10

1 cup (250 mL) fresh bread crumbs 2 tbsp (30 mL) olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp (5 mL) thyme, crumbled ½ tsp (2.5 mL) salt 1/4 tsp (1 mL) ground pepper 8 Roma tomatoes, quartered lengthwise 1 tbsp (15 mL) balsamic vinegar

1. Combine bread crumbs, oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; set aside.

2. Arrange tomatoes in a single layer in a greased shallow dish. Drizzle vinegar over tomatoes. Sprinkle with bread crumb mixture.

3. Bake at 350 F (180 C) for 30 to 35 minutes or until tomatoes are tender and topping is crisp and lightly browned.