Five Herb Baked Tomatoes

Name: Five Herb Baked Tomatoes (Tomates Provençales)
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: Fresh parsley or basil, coarsely chopped; 1 pinch of sea salt; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme—avoid the mixture that includes lavender); Fresh parsley or basil, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme—avoid the mixture that includes lavender); ¼ cup (60 mL) + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 8 medium-sized round tomatoes; 2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme—avoid the mixture that includes lavender); 2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme—avoid the mixture that includes lavender); 2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme—avoid the mixture that includes lavender); 2 tablespoons Herbes de Provence (oregano, marjoram, rosemary, thyme—avoid the mixture that includes lavender)

Tomates Provençales

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

My Paris Market Cookbook

By Emily Dilling

Published 2015

About

The arrival of summer tomatoes is such an exciting event that early dishes of the season tend to leave them untouched, preserving their wonderful raw flavor. This simple baked tomato recipe celebrates the essence of this seasonal favorite while complementing the flavor with the addition of Herbes de Provence.

Ingredients

8 medium-sized round tomatoes
¼ cup (60 mL) + 1

Europe
France
Starter
Mediterranean
Vegan
Paris
Gluten-free
Summer

Method

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut tomatoes, about ½ inch (2 cm) from to