Description
These juicy baked tomatoes are stuffed with a savory blend of herbs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and garlic, resulting in a light and flavorful dish that’s simple to prepare and perfect as a side or appetizer.
Ingredients
Tomatoes
- 6 medium tomatoes
Filling
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for low carb)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375 °F (190 °C) to prepare for baking the stuffed tomatoes.
- Prepare Tomatoes: Slice the tops off the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the pulp to create hollow vessels for the filling.
- Make Filling: In a bowl, mix together breadcrumbs (or almond flour), Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff Tomatoes: Fill each hollowed tomato with the prepared mixture, packing it gently but firmly.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the stuffed tomatoes upright in a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until the tops are golden and the filling is cooked through.
Notes
- Add cooked rice or quinoa to the filling mixture for a heartier meal.
- Top the stuffed tomatoes with shredded mozzarella cheese before baking for a deliciously melty finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
