Tomatoes Provençal

Name: Tomatoes Provençal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large ripe tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Halved ripe tomatoes baked with a fragrant layer of garlicky herbs and toasted breadcrumbs. This classic side dish offers a tender base with a crisp, savory topping.

35 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 large ripe tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, minced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2

Slice 4 large halved ripe tomatoes horizontally and gently scoop out excess seeds.
3

In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, 1 tsp minced fresh thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.
4

Add half of the 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil to the breadcrumb mixture and stir until evenly moistened.
5

Arrange cut ripe tomatoes cut side up in a baking dish.
6

Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over ripe tomatoes and drizzle with remaining extra-virgin olive oil.
7

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until toppings are golden brown and tomatoes are softened.

Questions

How long does Tomatoes Provençal keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Tomatoes Provençal?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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