Tomates La Provenale
Bring the vibrant flavors of the French countryside to your table with Tomates à la Provençale, a classic Provençal dish that perfectly showcases the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy, oven-roasted tomatoes with a herb-infused breadcrumb topping, featuring fragrant garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and baked to golden perfection, these stuffed tomatoes are bursting with rustic charm and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish makes a delightful side or light starter, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or a crisp salad. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, Tomates à la Provençale delivers a taste of Provence in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large ripe tomatoes
- 100 grams breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves
- 15 grams fresh parsley
- 5 grams fresh thyme leaves
- 50 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them in half horizontally. Scoop out the seeds and inner pulp with a spoon, being careful not to pierce the skin. Set the tomato halves aside.
Finely chop the garlic, parsley, and thyme leaves. In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, chopped garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the olive oil. Mix well until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated in oil and herbs.
Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking dish or oven-proof tray. Generously spoon the breadcrumb mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes, pressing lightly to pack the stuffing.
Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the stuffed tomatoes.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the tomatoes are tender but not falling apart.
Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or light starter, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
991 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.5 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4017 mg | 175% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.8 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 21.7 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1906 mg | 41% | |
*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.
