Tomates a la Provenzal

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waivio_hivecooking3 months ago3 min read

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Tomates a la Provenzal is a delightful, French-inspired dish that brings the flavors of Provence directly to your kitchen. These baked tomatoes are topped with a delicious mix of breadcrumbs, garlic, and parsley, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish for any meal. With textures ranging from moist tomato to crispy topping, each bite is a delightful exploration of flavors and aromas.

Ingredients

🍅 4 large firm red tomatoes
🧄 1 clove garlic finely minced
🌿 1/4 - 1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
🍞 Panko Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup
🍞 Regular Breadcrumbs 1/4 cup
🫒 2 tablespoons olive oil generic brand green bottle
🧂 Sea salt, as needed
⚫ Black pepper as needed
🧴 Cooking Oil Spray Jumbo Natural brand

Instructions

1- Prepare the Tomatoes:

Wash the tomatoes and remove their stem ends
Slice each tomato in half lengthwise

2- Stabilize the Halves:

Trim a small portion off the rounded bottom of each half to create a flat, stable base

3- Prepare the Baking Sheet:

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil
Spray generously with cooking oil spray

4- Arrange on Sheet:

Place the tomato halves cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet

5- Mix Ingredients:

In a small glass bowl, combine the minced garlic and chopped parsley
Add the Panko and regular breadcrumbs into the bowl
Pour 2 tablespoons of olive oil into the mixture and stir well until combined and crumbly

6- Season and Top:

Season the cut surfaces of each tomato half with sea salt and black pepper
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture onto the tomatoes, covering them completely

7- Bake the Tomatoes:

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the topping is golden brown

8- Serve:

Carefully remove from the oven using oven mitts
Serve immediately on a white ceramic plate, perhaps as an appetizer or a light side dish

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories per serving: Approximately 50
Protein per serving: 1g
Fats per serving: 2g
Carbohydrates per serving: 6g
Equipment:

🪵 Wooden cutting board
🔪 Kitchen knife black blade with red handle accent
📏 Measuring spoon tablespoon
🧂 Small white ceramic bowl for salt
⚫ Red manual pepper grinder
🔲 Standard metal baking sheet
🎚️ Aluminum foil
🥄 Small glass bowl and spoon for mixing
🔄 Oven Mabe brand built-in electric
🧤 Black silicone oven mitts
🥄 Black slotted serving spatula
🍽️ White ceramic serving plate with grey rim

Cooking Tips

Creating a flat base for the tomato halves ensures stability on the baking sheet preventing the topping from spilling
The combination of Panko and regular breadcrumbs offers a delightful texture contrast with Panko providing an extra crunch
Make sure to mix perfectly to ensure the distribution of flavors and moisture in the topping

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