BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S PROVENCAL TOMATOES

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From Barefoot Contessa Family Style Cookbook. Ina says this recipe was inspired by Julia Child. Note: Do not use packaged bread crumbs; you must use fresh bread crumbs!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ripe tomatoes (2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter)
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup minced scallion, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut the cores from the tomatoes, removing as little as possible.
  • Cut them in half crosswise and, with your fingers, remove the seeds and juice.
  • Place the tomato halves in a baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, scallions, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Sprinkle the tomato halves generously with salt and pepper.
  • With your hands, fill the cavities and cover the tops of the tomatoes with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until they're tender.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 seconds more.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 85.9, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.6

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