Cherry Tomatoes Provençal
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Cherry Tomatoes Provençal
Description
This dish showcases cherry tomatoes cut in halves and gently coated with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to enhance their natural flavor and juiciness. They are arranged evenly in a gratin dish and topped with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, finely grated Parmesan, herbes de Provence, coarse salt, freshly cracked black pepper, melted butter, and additional olive oil to create a rich, flavorful crust.
Baked at 400°F until the topping is golden and the tomatoes bubble, the tomatoes soften without losing shape, while the crumb topping crisps up, providing a contrast of textures and imparting aromatic notes from the herbs and cheese.
Serve this dish hot immediately after baking to enjoy the melded flavors and crunch. It pairs well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a bright accompaniment to a main course.
The recipe suggests optionally drizzling more olive oil or dotting butter on top before baking for additional richness.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pints cherry tomato halved
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
crumb topping
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs heaped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1 tsp herbes de provence
- 1/2 tsp salt coarse
- black pepper freshly cracked, to taste
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted, melted
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- Put the ingredients for the crumb topping in a small bowl and toss together until well combined. You can give it a taste to see if it needs more herbs or cheese, etc.
- Toss the tomato halves with oil and vinegar.
- Arrange your cherry tomato halves, cut side up, in a round or oval gratin dish. There's no need to grease the pan. You want to completely cover the bottom of the pan so you can no longer see it, so this will be about a layer and a half of tomatoes. Don't stack the tomatoes more than this. If you have any super small tomatoes they can go in whole.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the tomatoes.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the crumbs are golden and the tomatoes are starting to bubble.
- Serve cherry tomatoes Provençal immediately, topped with more cheese.
Notes
- For extra richness and flavor, drizzle additional olive oil or dot with butter on top of the crumb mixture before baking.
- Arrange tomatoes cut side up in a single layer without stacking to ensure even cooking.
- Taste the crumb topping mixture before baking and adjust herbs or cheese to personal preference.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 411mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1101IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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