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Baked Provençal tomatoes in a white dish, topped with garlic, herbs, and olive oil, slightly roasted and juicy
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Provençal Tomatoes (Easy French Baked Tomatoes)

These Provençal tomatoes are a simple and flavorful French side dish made with ripe tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil. Quick to prepare and perfect with rice, chicken, or grilled dishes.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine French
Keyword tomatoes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 110kcal
Author Sophie Coleman
Cost $3.90

Ingredients

  • 4 large ripe tomatoes
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 3 to 4 dried parsley (or fresh parsley, finely chopped)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: a pinch of cayenne pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • 2. Prepare the tomatoes

    Wash the tomatoes and cut them in half horizontally.Place them cut-side up in a baking dish.

  • 3. Season

    Very generoulsy sprinkle each tomato with granulated garlic and dried parsley. Add salt and pepper and a small pinch of cayenne pepper if you like a little heat.

  • 4. Add olive oil

    Drizzle olive oil over each tomato half.

  • 5. Bake

    Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender, slightly roasted and juicy.

Notes

  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best result.
  • You can use fresh garlic and parsley, but dried versions work perfectly (and save time!).
  • If you like a crispy topping, you can add breadcrumbs before baking (optional, not traditional in this version).
  • Delicious served with rice, chicken, grilled meat, or fish.