Baked Herby Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Baked Herby Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large ripe firm tomatoes; 1 shallot, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 4 anchovy fillets, drained and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons of roughly chopped flat leaf parsley; ½ teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes; 2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs; salt and pepper; extra virgin olive oil (to garnish); balsamic vinegar (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 large ripe firm tomatoes
1 shallot, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 anchovy fillets, drained and finely chopped
2 tablespoons of roughly chopped flat leaf parsley
½ teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
2 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
extra virgin olive oil (to garnish)
balsamic vinegar (to garnish)

1
Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally and carefully remove the seeds with a teaspoon.
2
Sprinkle the cut sides with salt and place cut side down on kitchen paper to remove some of the liquid - leave to stand for 20 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
4
Place the shallot, garlic, thyme, olive oil and anchovies in a food processor and blend to a smooth paste.
5
Transfer to a bowl and fold in parsley, chili flakes and breadcrumbs until mixed well, season to taste.
6
Spoon the mixture into the tomato cavities and bake for about 15 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
7
Serve drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large ripe firm tomatoes, 1 shallot, finely diced, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave, and more.

Yes, Baked Herby Tomatoes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Herby Tomatoes

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