Provence Style Tomatoes (Tomates à la Provençale)
Learn how to make classic Provence Style Tomatoes with juicy tomatoes, garlic, parsley, Herbs de Provence and crispy golden breadcrumbs.
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 402.37kcal
Equipment
- large frying pan
- Sharp knife
- chopping board
- Mixing bowl
- spoon
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- 8 large tomatoes cut in half
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ½ bunch parsley stems removed and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs store-bought or homemade,
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and dry the tomatoes thoroughly, then cut them in half. Sprinkle the cut surfaces evenly with the salt.
- Heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) of olive oil in a large frying pan over low to medium heat. Arrange the tomatoes cut-side down and cook gently for 30 minutes, until tender but still holding their shape. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / gas mark 4.
- Mix together the chopped garlic, parsley, Herbs de Provence, breadcrumbs and black pepper in a bowl.
- Carefully turn the tomatoes over and spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly onto each one. Finish by drizzling with the remaining 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil.
- Transfer the tomatoes to a baking tray and bake for 30 minutes, until the breadcrumb topping is crisp and golden and any remaining cooking juices have evaporated.
Nutrition
Calories: 402.37kcal | Carbohydrates: 44.3g | Protein: 9.61g | Fat: 23.62g | Saturated Fat: 3.37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.79g | Sodium: 1340.62mg | Potassium: 1866.22mg | Fiber: 10.48g | Sugar: 20.44g | Vitamin A: 7303.06IU | Vitamin C: 120.59mg | Calcium: 153.38mg | Iron: 5.16mg