Baked Tomatoes with Herbed Breadcrumbs

Juicy baked tomatoes topped with a flavorful herbed breadcrumb topping. A simple and delicious side dish or light vegetarian meal.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

265 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£1.06/serving

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Light & Fresh•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

4wholeLarge Tomatoes(Roma or Beefsteak tomatoes work well)

£1.20

3tablespoonsOlive Oil(Extra virgin olive oil preferred)

£0.30

1cupBreadcrumbs(Panko breadcrumbs recommended for a crispy texture, or use regular breadcrumbs)

£0.40

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.15

0.3cupFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.45

2tablespoonsFresh Basil(Chopped)

£0.60

0.5teaspoonDried Oregano

£0.10

0.3cupGrated Parmesan Cheese(Optional)

£1.00

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Or to taste)

£0.05

Total Cost

£4.26

£1.06 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
Wash and core the tomatoes. Cut them in half horizontally.
3.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped basil, dried oregano, Parmesan cheese (if using), salt, and pepper.
4.
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the breadcrumb mixture and stir until evenly moistened. If using Panko breadcrumbs, you can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the bowl. Stir often to prevent burning. Let cool slightly before mixing with the other ingredients.
5.
Arrange the tomato halves cut-side up in a lightly oiled baking dish.
6.
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the tomatoes.
7.
Spoon the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the tomato halves, pressing lightly to help it adhere.
8.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
9.
Let cool slightly before serving.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (225g)

265 kcal / 1109 kJ

Carbs

25g

10% of RDA

Fat

16g

23% of RDA

Protein

14% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

7 g

8% of RDA

Sodium

400 mg

17% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, add a drizzle of balsamic glaze after baking.

Feel free to adjust the herbs to your liking. Thyme, rosemary, or Italian seasoning would also be delicious.

To prevent the tomatoes from sticking, line the baking dish with parchment paper.

If the breadcrumbs are browning too quickly, loosely cover the baking dish with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken, fish, or pasta, or enjoy as a light vegetarian meal.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Baking Dish (9x13 inch)

Mixing Bowl

Small Skillet (Optional)

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