5 from 20 votes
Cherry Tomatoes Provençal
Cherry Tomatoes Provençal are oven-baked cherry tomato halves topped with a savory crumb mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbes de Provence, and melted butter. The tomatoes are tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar before baking, which softens them and concentrates their sweetness. The crisp, golden crumb topping adds texture and herbal flavor, making this a bright, flavorful side dish or appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
168 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
French
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168
% 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.