Provençal Tomatoes (Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Cheese And Breadcrumbs) Recipe

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   Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Brush an 11- by 13-inch glass baking dish with one tablespoon of olive oil.

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   : Using a small, sharp paring knife, cut around the inside wall of the tomato to loosen the seeds and jelly. Then, working over a large, deep bowl, use a tablespoon to gently scrape out the seeds and flesh, taking care to leave the tomato intact. Make sure each tomato half sits flat. If it doesn't, use the paring knife to shave a small slice off the bottom of the tomato, which will ensure that it sits level in the dish. Place tomato halves in baking dish.

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   : Place bread pieces in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to create breadcrumbs. You should have two cups. Add 1/2 cup Gruyere, shallot, parsley, thyme, red pepper, lemon zest, and salt and black pepper to taste, and pulse to combine. With the machine running, drizzle 1/2 cup of olive in through the spout in the lid. Blend until mixture clumps together slightly.

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   Divide filling evenly between 12 tomato halves, pressing down slightly on the filling. Sprinkle remaining Gruyere over tomatoes. Drizzle tomatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and bake until filling puffs and browns and tomatoes just start to split, about 40 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.