Tomates La Provenale

Bring the vibrant flavors of the French countryside to your table with Tomates à la Provençale, a classic Provençal dish that perfectly showcases the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. This easy-to-make recipe combines juicy, oven-roasted tomatoes with a herb-infused breadcrumb topping, featuring fragrant garlic, fresh parsley, and thyme. Drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil and baked to golden perfection, these stuffed tomatoes are bursting with rustic charm and wholesome ingredients. Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish makes a delightful side or light starter, pairing beautifully with grilled meats, fish, or a crisp salad. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy dinners, Tomates à la Provençale delivers a taste of Provence in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large ripe tomatoes
• 100 grams breadcrumbs
• 2 garlic cloves
• 15 grams fresh parsley
• 5 grams fresh thyme leaves
• 50 milliliters extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice them in half horizontally. Scoop out the seeds and inner pulp with a spoon, being careful not to pierce the skin. Set the tomato halves aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the garlic, parsley, and thyme leaves. In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, chopped garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the olive oil. Mix well until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated in oil and herbs.

Step 4

Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking dish or oven-proof tray. Generously spoon the breadcrumb mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes, pressing lightly to pack the stuffing.

Step 5

Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the stuffed tomatoes.

Step 6

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the tomatoes are tender but not falling apart.

Step 7

Remove the tomatoes from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 8

Serve warm as a side dish or light starter, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	911.5 grams (911.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	991

Total Fat 57.50g	74%
Saturated Fat 8.40g	42%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4017mg	175%
Total Carbohydrate 111.20g	40%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 26.10g
Protein 21.70g	43%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 180mg	14%
Iron 8mg	46%
Potassium 1906mg	41%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.3%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 42.4%