Baked Cherry Oatmeal

Baked Cherry Oatmeal
Source: The Bistro Bar & Grille
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Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients:
5 cups regular oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
4 tsp baking powder
4 beaten eggs
1/2 cup safflower oil
2 cups skim or 2-percent milk
2 cups cherries, fresh or canned

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In one bowl, mix together oatmeal, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, mix together eggs, safflower oil, and milk. Mix ingredients from both bowls together.
2. Oil a 9X13 inch pyrex baking dish. Place a 1/2 inch layer of cherries on the bottom of the dish. Pour the other ingredients over the top of the fruit.
3. Bake at 325 degrees for 27 minutes or until firm. Serve warm.

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes
Source: Eating Well (LINK)
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Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:
4 tomatoes, cut in half horizontally
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh chopped oregano
1/4 tsp salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
4 tsp olive oil

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 
2. Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Sprinkle each with Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle with oil and bake until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

Barley and Marinated Tomatoes

A super simple, fresh, healthy, and summery side dish!
Barley and Marinated Tomatoes
Source: Adapted form Kate Sherwood's recipe in the Nutrition Action Healthletter (July/Aug '13)
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Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Calories: 170 calories per 1 cup serving

Ingredients:
1 cup peral barley
1 lb tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp dried basil
2 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbs rice vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 small clove garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions:
1. In a large pot of water, boil barley until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. While the barley is cooking, toss the tomatoes with the remaining ingredients and set aside.
3. When the barley is done, mix with the marinated tomatoes.

Barley and Marinated Tomatoes