Baked Oaty Tomatoes

Oats n Oats..I can use oats in any dish , so here I am..baked tomatoes with  oats filling. Offlate, whenever I go to a supermarket I see more and more people buying Oats and people are becoming really health conscious. Oats are rich in dietary fibre and are said to reduce the level of bad cholestrol or LDL . Tomatoes are loaded with lycopene which are said to protect one against cardiovascular diseases.

Ingredients:
2 large firm red tomatoes
2 tbsp of quick cooking Oats soaked in warm water
1/2 finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
1tbsp of olive oil
1/2 tbsp of fresh Basil leaves finely chopped (u can use dry basil also)
1/2 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp of low fat finely grated Cheddar/Parmesan cheese
Salt to taste

Method:
Cut the tomatoes into halves and scoop out the seeds.
Take a pan, add olive oil and throw the garlic and onions n saute till slightly cooked.Now add the soaked oats (drain water if any), salt, basil and saute for a minute. Off the gas and add the black pepper powder.
Preheat the oven at 180deg C. Set the tomato halves in a baking tray and fill them with the oat mix and sprinkle the grated cheese on the top.
Bake for 25 minutes or till the cheese starts melting. Serve warm!