Italian-Style Stuffed Tomatoes With White Beans

• 4 large fully ripened tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 (19 ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Italian style breadcrumbs

1. Cut off top 1/4 of tomatoes; with a spoon, scoop out most of pulp and seeds; discard.
2. Brush outsides of tomato shells with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
3. Place tomatoes in a microwavable dish.
4. In a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil.
5. Add onion; cook and stir until it starts to brown, about 4 minutes.
6. Add garlic and red pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds longer.
7. Stir in beans; bring to a boil; stir in 3 tablespoons of the cheese.
8. Fill each tomato shell with the bean mixture, dividing evenly.
9. In a cup, combine bread crumbs and remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
10. Sprinkle tomatoes with crumbs.
11. Lightly cover and microwave on high until tomatoes are tender, but retain their shape, about 4 minutes.
12. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.
13. Serve alone as appetizers or on the side with grilled steak, chicken, or fish.

fully ripened tomatoes, olive oil, onion, garlic, ground red pepper, white beans, parmesan cheese, italian style breadcrumbs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/italian-style-stuffed-tomatoes-with-white-beans-21069 (may not work)