Cherry Tomatoes Provencale
Bring the rustic flavors of the French countryside to your table with Cherry Tomatoes Provençale, a simple yet elegant dish bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flair. This recipe layers sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes with a golden, savory topping of breadcrumbs, garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme. Drizzled with rich olive oil, the tomatoes roast to perfection, creating an irresistible combination of crispy, herb-infused crumbs and tender, bubbling tomatoes. With just 10 minutes of prep and a quick bake in the oven, this versatile recipe works beautifully as a side dish, a light appetizer, or even a topping for crusty bread. Perfect for summer gatherings or enhancing weeknight dinners, this dish is proof that uncomplicated ingredients can create extraordinary flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 50 grams Breadcrumbs
- 3 units Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
Wash the cherry tomatoes thoroughly and slice them in half. Arrange them in a single layer in an oven-proof baking dish, cut side up.
Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, chopped garlic, fresh parsley, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the topping.
Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the cherry tomatoes in the baking dish.
Evenly sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the tomatoes, ensuring they are well coated.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the breadcrumb topping for extra crispness.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the tomatoes are soft and bubbling.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or with crusty bread as a light appetizer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.8 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2021 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1293 mg | 28% | |
*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.
