Baked Tomatoes with Olives
Elevate your next meal with these Mediterranean-inspired Baked Tomatoes with Olives, a dish that’s as simple as it is flavorful. Juicy ripe tomatoes are hollowed out and stuffed with a savory mixture of pitted Kalamata olives, minced garlic, fresh parsley, basil, crunchy panko breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. The stuffing is then lightly seasoned with salt, pepper, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before being baked to perfection. The result? A beautifully golden, crispy topping paired with tender, melt-in-your-mouth tomatoes bursting with briny and herbaceous flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, these baked tomatoes make a versatile addition to your table—perfect as a warm appetizer, a wholesome side dish, or a light vegetarian main course.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 0.33 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
Wash and dry the tomatoes. Slice the tops off each tomato and scoop out the seeds and pulp using a spoon, creating a hollow space inside. Be careful not to break the tomato walls.
Place the hollowed-out tomatoes in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
In a mixing bowl, combine the pitted Kalamata olives, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until fully combined.
Spoon the olive mixture into each hollowed tomato, pressing gently to ensure it's packed in evenly.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the stuffed tomatoes for added flavor and moisture.
Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the topping is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Serve warm as an appetizer, side dish, or light vegetarian main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.1 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 5561 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.3 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.6 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1533 mg | 33% | |
*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.
