Oven Roasted Tomatoes With Cheese
This delicious, simple dish of Provençal tomatoes keeps it simple so that the tomatoes can be served with a wide range of meat dishes. It is the epitome of Provençal cuisine.
Equipment
- fry pan
- baking dish
- grater
- serrated knife for slicing tomatoes
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 4 tomatoes ripe and large
- ⅓ cup parsley or basil, or combination, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon breadcrumbs
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil enough to drizzle over all and fry tomatoes at the beginning.
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese or Gruyere, grated
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes through their middles and drain them, cut-side down on kitchen towel.
- Fry the tomatoes, again cut-side down, in a little olive oil for 5 to 10 minutes on a medium heat.
- Place them in a baking tray, cut-side up this time and sprinkle with the herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs.
- Season with salt and pepper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with cheese, and pop into the oven at 375°F/190°C/Gas 5 for 20 minutes until the tomatoes are crispy and golden on the top.
Notes
- Fried tomatoes work best if they are firm, just ripe, and not overly juicy.
- You can alternatively use a neutral oil like avocado or grapeseed oil for frying the tomatoes.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes in the pan or oven, as they will become mushy.
- Fresh herbs will result in a bright, flavorful dish over choosing dried herbs.
- Grating your own Parmesan cheese rather than dried will also produce a more tasty dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 6gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 246mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1543IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 178mgIron: 1mg
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