Baked Tomatoes with Crusty Bread

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
61%
Baked Tomatoes with Crusty Bread
60 min.
8
1981kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary adventure that celebrates the simplicity and warmth of home-cooked meals! Our Baked Tomatoes with Crusty Bread dish is not just a feast for the eyes but also a satisfying experience for the palate. Perfectly suited for a variety of occasions, this vegetarian main course is sure to impress your family and friends, whether it’s a casual lunch gathering or an intimate dinner party.

With a health score of 61, this dish embodies a balance of flavors and nutrients, making it a standout addition to your weekly meal plan. The combination of sweet and tangy whole tomatoes, aromatic herbs like thyme, and the comforting taste of golden-brown onions create a rich filling that simmers to perfection. Topped with crispy, buttery bread, it forms a delightful contrast that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

Not to mention, this recipe is very healthy, providing a hearty serving of vitamins and minerals, while staying pleasingly indulgent. Ready in just 60 minutes, it's an ideal choice for those who love to cook without spending hours in the kitchen. As the oven works its magic, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas that herald a delicious meal on the horizon. Get ready to savor every bite of this rustic, flavorful dish that perfectly captures the essence of comfort food!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon thyme leaves dried
  •  garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • tablespoon brown sugar light packed to taste
  • medium onions chopped
  • 84 ounce juice reserved from tomatoes whole canned
  • 0.8 stick butter unsalted divided
  • loaf sandwich bread such as a pullman white (1/4-inch-thick)

Equipment

  • oven
  • pot
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Butter a 3-quart baking dish (about 13 by 9 by 2 inches).
  2. Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 cup juice, then chop.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  5. Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, thyme, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 stick butter and brush onto both sides of bread. Halve each slice.
  7. Transfer tomato mixture to baking dish and top with bread, overlapping slightly.
  8. Bake until bubbling and bread is crisp and golden-brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1981kcal
Protein13.57%
Fat15.26%
Carbs71.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.35
Glycemic Load
239.12
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
57.840869377489%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.21mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
7.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1980.89kcal
99.04%
Fat:33.44g
51.44%
Saturated Fat:11.1g
69.35%
Carbohydrates:350.88g
116.96%
Net Carbohydrates:331.72g
120.63%
Sugar:46.03g
51.15%
Cholesterol:22.78mg
7.59%
Sodium:3672.26mg
159.66%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:66.9g
133.81%
Vitamin B1:3.6mg
239.8%
Selenium:158.43µg
226.33%
Manganese:4.33mg
216.69%
Folate:784.56µg
196.14%
Vitamin B3:34.54mg
172.69%
Calcium:1541.31mg
154.13%
Iron:25.98mg
144.33%
Vitamin B2:1.81mg
106.36%
Phosphorus:837mg
83.7%
Fiber:19.16g
76.65%
Magnesium:220.03mg
55.01%
Copper:1.07mg
53.27%
Vitamin B6:1mg
50.01%
Zinc:6.47mg
43.17%
Vitamin B5:4.05mg
40.48%
Potassium:1404.58mg
40.13%
Vitamin C:30.03mg
36.4%
Vitamin E:3.78mg
25.23%
Vitamin A:625.4IU
12.51%
Vitamin K:13.04µg
12.42%
Vitamin D:0.16µg
1.06%
Source:Epicurious