Cherry Tomato au Gratin
When you think of a recipe that is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, I think of cherry tomato au gratin as the perfect example.
Ingredients
- 500 gr cherry tomatoes ripe
- 1 prig thyme fresh
- 1 prig basil fresh
- 1 prig sage fresh
- 1 prig parsley fresh
- 50 gr breadcrumbs
- 50 gr Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: carefully wash the cherry tomatoes and herbs. Wipe off excess water.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, place them on a baking pan covered with baking paper, and sprinkle them with salt flakes.
- Let them stand for about 20 minutes to drain off the excess liquid and improve their flavor.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under running water and remove the seeds;Let them drain for a few minutes and blot up any excess water.
- In the meantime, prepare the filling: finely chop the basil, thyme (after removing the woody parts of the sprig), sage, and parsley.
- Add the aromatic mixture to the breadcrumbs, mix well and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and chili pepper flakes.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes with the concave side up and cover with the breadcrumb mixture. Be very generous.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan on top with a drizzle of oil;
- Bake in a hot oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, then raise the temperature to 400°F (200°C ) in for 5 minutes to brown the top.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 41mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 157IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.