Baked Tomatoes Provencale

A Delicious Taste of Provence Ready in Less Than 20 Minutes

Michael Crozier
Michael Crozier, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Dec 17, 2010 "Share your voice on Yahoo! websites. Start Here."
A quick, easy and delicious recipe for savory baked plum tomatoes - provencal style. Ideal as a side dish for any French, Italian or Mediterranean meal ... or by itself as an appetizer or vegetable side dish.
Category
Appetizers and Snacks, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine
French
Main Ingredients
Quick and Easy
Prep Time
 2 min
Cook Time
 15 min
Total Time
 17 min

Ingredients

Serves 6
8 plum tomatoes - large and ripe - cut in half lengthwise
2 cups black olives - pitted and halved
12 garlic cloves - sliced
1 cup scallions - sliced
3 tbsp tarragon - dried
3 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp thyme - dried
2 tbsp basil dried
1 tbsp black pepper
2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup olive oil
1 cup parmesan cheese - grated
1 tbsp salt
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Directions for Baked Tomatoes Provencale

1
Mix Dry Seasonings and Gently Rub on Tops of Tomato Halves
Mix tarragon, basil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub seasoning mixture on top of each plum tomato slice. Gently pierce the sides of each tomato slice.
2
Lightly Saute Garlic, Olives and Scallions in Olive Oil
Gently saute garlic, olives and scallions in olive oil in a pre-heated pan over medium heat.
3
Place Tomatoes, White Wine, Sauteed Garlic, Scallions, Olives and Remaining Seasoning Mix In An Oven-Proof Baking Dish
Pour white wine into an oven-proof baking dish. Add remaining seasoning mixture, and the sauteed garlic, scallions and olives. Mix well. Place tomatoes flat side up in the baking dish.
4
Drizzle Olive Oil On Tomatoes And Top With Grated Parmesan Cheese
Drizzle olive oil on tomato slices and sprinkle tomatoes with grated parmesan cheese.
5
Bake In Pre-heated 375 Degree Oven For About 15 Minutes and Serve
Bake in pre-heated 375 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until cheese melts and slightly brown. Serve and enjoy!
Tip
You can substitute fresh tarragon, basil and thyme if it's available and you are comfortable cooking with fresh herbs.

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