Roasted Tomatoes with Herby Breadcrumbs (Tomatoes Provencal)
This is my take on the classic French tomatoes provencal: roasted tomatoes with herby breadcrumbs. Everyone will love the caramelised tomatoes topped with crispy, flavourful breadcrumbs packed with herbs and garlic. This Mediterranean vegetarian dish makes the perfect side or light meal!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
For the Tomatoes
- 5 ripe tomatoes halved
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- salt to taste
For the Breadcrumb Topping
- 4 slices stale white bread
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 3 garlic cloves peeled
- 3 shallots peeled
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prep Tomatoes: Cut the tomatoes in half, then sprinkle them with a generous amount of salt and the sugar. Leave to sit for 2 minutes.
- Caramelise: Pour 3 tablespoons of olive oil into a heavy-based, oven proof pan and set over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, lower the heat to medium and place the tomatoes into the pan flesh side down. Cook for 5 minutes, or until slightly caramelised.
- Make Breadcrumbs: While the tomatoes cook, place the breadcrumb ingredients into a food processor and blend until you have a chunky texture.
- Assemble: Flip the tomatoes over so they are skin side down, then sprinkle a tablespoon of breadcrumbs over each tomato half. Sprinkle a little of the remaining breadcrumbs around the tomatoes. They will become so golden and crunchy! Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with black pepper.
- Bake: Bake the tomatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden and crunchy. Serve immediately as a side dish to your favourite meal!
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Notes
- Choose ripe but firm tomatoes: They’ll hold their shape while roasting and deliver the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Use day-old bread: Homemade breadcrumbs made from slightly stale sourdough or sandwich loaf will toast up beautifully.
- Don’t skimp on the olive oil: It helps crisp the breadcrumbs and infuse the dish with rich flavour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
