Best 6 Provencal Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and satisfying dish that is perfect for a summer meal, look no further than Provencal stuffed tomatoes. This classic dish is made with ripe tomatoes that are stuffed with a savory mixture of vegetables, herbs, and spices. The tomatoes are then baked until they are tender and the stuffing is cooked through. The result is a flavorful and colorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PROVENCAL TOMATOES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ripe tomatoes (2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter)
1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup minced scallions, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese
Good olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut the cores from the tomatoes, removing as little as possible. Cut them in half crosswise and, with your fingers, remove the seeds and juice. Place the tomato halves in a baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, scallions, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle the tomato halves generously with salt and pepper. With your hands, fill the cavities and cover the tops of the tomatoes with the bread crumb mixture. Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until they're tender. Sprinkle with the cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 seconds more. Serve hot or at room temperature.

PROVENCAL STUFFED TOMATOES



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Recipe adapted from John Besh's My Family Table (Andrews McMeel Publishing; 2011).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium or large tomatoes (about 3 pounds total), halved crosswise
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, dried
3 ounces Parmesan, freshly grated (3/4 cup)
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet or in a casserole dish, place tomatoes, cut side up, and season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. In a food processor or blender, combine 1/2 cup oil, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, and basil and process until combined, 20 seconds (mixture should have a wet, crumbly consistency). Season with salt and pepper. Top each tomato half with 1 heaping tablespoon breadcrumb mixture. Bake until tops are browned and tomatoes are warmed through, 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S PROVENCAL TOMATOES



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From Barefoot Contessa Family Style Cookbook. Ina says this recipe was inspired by Julia Child. Note: Do not use packaged bread crumbs; you must use fresh bread crumbs!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ripe tomatoes (2 1/2 to 3-inches in diameter)
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (5 slices, crusts removed)
1/4 cup minced scallion, white and green parts (2 scallions)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaf
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese
olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut the cores from the tomatoes, removing as little as possible.
  • Cut them in half crosswise and, with your fingers, remove the seeds and juice.
  • Place the tomato halves in a baking dish.
  • In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, scallions, basil, parsley, garlic, thyme, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Sprinkle the tomato halves generously with salt and pepper.
  • With your hands, fill the cavities and cover the tops of the tomatoes with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake the tomatoes for 15 minutes, or until they're tender.
  • Sprinkle with the cheese, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 30 seconds more.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.7, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 7.4, Sodium 85.9, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.6

PROVENCAL TOMATO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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This recipe is from the Cooking Club of America - It is a specialty dish from Southern France. The color is gorgeous both on the plate or on a platter for a buffet. Try adding a chopped Jalapeno pepper and some Parmesan Cheese for the last few minutes od baking. Works well in a toaster oven.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 large red peppers, halved, seeded, membranes removed
4 small plum roma tomatoes, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons herbes de provence
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 pitted kalamata olives, coarsely chopped
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly brush an 8" baking pan with 1 tsp of the olive oil.
  • Place cut, cleaned peppers in the baking pan, cut side up, single layer.
  • Place 2 tomatoe halves cut side down inside each pepper.
  • Sprinkle with Herbs de Provence, salt and then drizzle with 3 tsp Olive oil.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and peppers are crisp tender.
  • Sprinkle with pepper& serve.

TOMATOES PROVENCAL



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, weekday, side dish

Time 14m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 tomatoes, very ripe, about 2 1/2 pounds
1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
4 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
4 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Remove and discard stems from the tomatoes and cut in half crosswise (parallel to stem end). Chop the parsley and garlic together to make persillade. There should be 1/2 cup.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In each of two heavy skillets heat about 1 tablespoon of the oil until very hot. Put the tomatoes cut side down in the skillets and cook over high heat about 2 minutes, covered, until the tomatoes soften slightly. Arrange the tomatoes cut side up in a gratin dish suitable for serving. Sprinkle with the pepper and salt.
  • To the drippings in the pan add the remainder of the oil and the persillade. Mix 10 to 15 seconds to cook slightly; divide equally and spread on top of the tomatoes. Put the tomatoes in the warm oven for a few minutes before serving. If the tomatoes must wait 30 minutes or more before being served, saute as directed and keep warm in a 180-degree oven, but don't add the persillade until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 109, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 206 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)



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A simple mixture of bread crumbs and herbs is all you need to make these Provençal baked stuffed tomatoes. Serve them with nearly any summer meal, even for breakfast alongside fried eggs.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     breakfast, brunch, vegetables, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 medium tomatoes
Salt
Ground black pepper
1 cup rough bread crumbs from a rustic loaf
2 garlic cloves, smashed to a paste with a little salt
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
1 teaspoon chopped thyme
1 ounce of grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese
Pinch of crushed red pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. With a paring knife, core tomatoes. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the center of each tomato. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
  • Mix together bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, cheese and red pepper, if using. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of bread-crumb mixture in the hollow of each tomato.
  • Bake 30 minutes, until bread-crumb mixture is nicely browned and tomatoes are soft. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 92, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes for stuffing. Roma tomatoes work well, as they are small and have a sturdy shape.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bottom of the tomatoes.
  • Season the tomato pulp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. This will help to enhance the flavor of the filling.
  • Use a variety of fillings for your stuffed tomatoes. Some popular options include rice, ground beef, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Bake the stuffed tomatoes at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to cook the filling through without overcooking the tomatoes.
  • Serve the stuffed tomatoes immediately, while they are still hot. They can be garnished with fresh herbs, such as basil or oregano.

Conclusion:

Provencal stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a summer meal, as they are light and refreshing. With a variety of filling options to choose from, stuffed tomatoes can be customized to suit any taste. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give Provencal stuffed tomatoes a try.

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