Scalloped Tomatoes

 

Farmer’s Market

 

2  slices whole wheat toast, divided

˝  cup chopped celery

˝  cup chopped onion

2   tablespoons butter

3   medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and cut up (about 2 cups)

1   tablespoon all-purpose flour

2   teaspoons sugar

1   teaspoon dried basil

2   tablespoons water

 

Preheat oven to 375-degrees.  Toast bread and cut into small cubes.  Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.  Saute celery and onions until crisp-tender.  Add fresh tomatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.  Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.  In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, basil, water, salt and fresh ground pepper.  Stir into tomato mixture along with 1 slice of bread cubes.  Spoon into a 1-quart casserole coated with cooking spray.  Sprinkle top of casserole with remaining bread cubes.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. 

Yield:  4 servings.

 

Carolyn Gass Hardimon, M. S.     Home Economist        www.recipeladies.com

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