These delicious Baked Parmesan Tomatoes make a great side dish. Flavoursome tomatoes are filled with breadcrumbs, herbs, Parmesan cheese and garlic. Baked until golden, this easy dish is a great addition to many meals.
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper - to taste
fresh basil leaves - to garnish
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180 Degrees C (350 F).
Line a baking tray with baking paper.
Cut the tomatoes in half horizontally. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the seeds and discard them.
On a plate lined with a paper towel, place the halved tomatoes upside down to drain excess moisture. Set aside whilst you prepare the filling.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix all of the ingredients, except for the fresh basil.
Fill the tomatoes evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Using the back of a spoon, push down to ensure the mixture is compacted slightly.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
My tomatoes were approximately 6 cm (2.5 inch) in diameter. If your tomatoes are smaller or larger, they may require a slight adjustment to the cooking time.
If you require the dish to be vegetarian, use a substitute for Parmesan cheese.
This dish can easily be adapted to gluten-free, using the appropriate breadcrumbs.
The Australian tablespoon is 20 ml or 4 teaspoons. In many other countries, the tablespoon is 15 ml or 3 teaspoons. If necessary, please adjust your measurements.
Please note, the nutritional information is based on one whole tomato per person. The nutritional information is an estimate only.