Aromatic Baked Tomatoes
Serves: 4 Ready in: 15 to 30 mins
Cost CuttingEco FriendlyQuick Make
These stuffed tomatoes are ideal for weekday nights - serve with a jacket potato and a few roasted vegetables
Ingredients:
4 British beef tomatoes
25g butter
1 medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 small garlic clove, peeled and crushed
40g fresh wholemeal breadcrumbs
1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs e.g. basil, oregano, or marjoram
salt and black pepper
method:
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
- Stand the tomatoes on their stem ends and slice off the top quarter. Remove and reserve the tomato pulp. Turn the tomatoes upside down to drain.
- Melt the butter in a pan and fry the onion, garlic and celery until soft but not browned. Stir in the breadcrumbs, herbs and tomato pulp. Season well.
- Fill the tomato cases with the mixture and replace the tops. Place the tomatoes in an ovenproof dish and bake in the oven for about 20 minutes. Serve hot.
