Baked Tomato
Transform the humble tomato into a show-stopping side dish with this easy and flavorful Baked Tomato recipe. Juicy large tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and fresh parsley, all seasoned with a touch of oregano, salt, and pepper. Each tomato is then baked to perfection, emerging from the oven with a golden, crispy topping and a tender, melt-in-your-mouth interior. The simplicity of this dish, paired with its rich Mediterranean-inspired flavors, makes it a versatile addition to any meal. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or even a light main course, these baked tomatoes are ready in just 30 minutes and finished with a drizzle of olive oil and a garnish of fresh basil for a vibrant, aromatic touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Large ripe tomatoes
- 0.5 cups Breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Dried oregano
- 4 leaves Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Wash the tomatoes and cut off the tops. If necessary, slightly trim the bottom of each tomato to help them stand upright.
Using a spoon, gently scoop out the seeds and pulp from the inside of each tomato, leaving enough flesh for stability. Be careful not to puncture the sides.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano. Mix well to create a moist filling.
Fill each hollowed tomato with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
Place the stuffed tomatoes on a baking dish and drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top of each one.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the breadcrumb topping is golden and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
808 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.5 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2404 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 22.5 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
