Description
Tomatoes Provencal is a delightful dish featuring ripe tomatoes filled with a flavorful mixture of garlic, shallots, breadcrumbs, herbs, and cheese, baked to golden perfection. This recipe offers a taste of the sunny Provence region in every bite.
Ingredients
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Tomatoes Provencal:
- 4 large tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 small shallot
- 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon herbes de provence
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare tomatoes: Core and halve the tomatoes. Remove seeds and place them on a baking sheet.
- Season: Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and pepper.
- Prepare filling: Combine garlic, shallot, breadcrumbs, parsley, herbes de provence, parmesan, salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Fill tomatoes: Press breadcrumb mixture onto each tomato half.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- To make fresh breadcrumbs, use a food processor with slightly stale bread for better texture.
- For herb substitutions, try thyme, chives, or rosemary in place of parsley.
- For a vegan option, omit or use vegan parmesan and ensure breadcrumbs are egg-free.
- Best served fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated but may lose crunch.
- Avoid freezing as tomatoes and topping may become soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tomato half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
