Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes

Health score
10%
Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes
60 min.
8
321kcal

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Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make side dish to complement your meal? Look no further than these Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes! This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for those who love the rich, savory flavors of fresh herbs and breadcrumbs. With a caloric breakdown of 321 kcal per serving, it's a delightful choice for anyone watching their waistline.

This recipe serves eight and is ready in just 60 minutes, making it a fantastic option for both weeknight dinners and weekend gatherings. The combination of fresh basil, chives, parsley, and garlic, along with the crispy breadcrumb topping, creates a symphony of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

To make this dish, you'll need a variety of simple ingredients, including fresh bread crumbs, chives, an egg, basil, parsley, garlic, olive oil, onion, dried oregano, Parmesan cheese, and of course, ripe tomatoes. With the help of a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a bowl, frying pan, baking sheet, oven, sieve, and baking pan, you'll be well on your way to creating a memorable side dish that's sure to impress your friends and family.

So why not give Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes a try the next time you're looking to add a touch of elegance and flavor to your table? Your taste buds – and your guests – will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups breadcrumbs fresh
  • tablespoons chives chopped
  • large eggs beaten
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons basil fresh chopped
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove finely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5  onion finely chopped
  • teaspoon oregano dried
  • cup parmesan grated
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  tomatoes 
  • tablespoon butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • sieve
  • baking pan
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Cut tomatoes in half and spoon out flesh. Put flesh in a sieve set over a bowl and press down to release juices; reserve. Season inside of tomatoes with salt and pepper; invert over a baking sheet lined with a kitchen towel.
  3. Melt butter with 2 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over low heat.
  4. Add onion and saut for 5 minutes.
  5. Add garlic; saut for 3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat. Stir in bread crumbs, herbs and Parmesan. Stir in 1/4 cup of tomato juices, then egg.
  7. Stuff tomatoes with breadcrumb mixture. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  8. Place tomatoes in dish in a single layer.
  9. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil.
  10. Bake for 30 minutes, until topping is browned and crisp.

Nutrition Facts

Calories321kcal
Protein14.88%
Fat40.83%
Carbs44.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43
Glycemic Load
1.67
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
16.219999805741%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.84mg
Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.33mg
Quercetin
2.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:320.94kcal
16.05%
Fat:14.68g
22.58%
Saturated Fat:4.64g
29.03%
Carbohydrates:35.82g
11.94%
Net Carbohydrates:32.2g
11.71%
Sugar:6.21g
6.9%
Cholesterol:35.51mg
11.84%
Sodium:707.07mg
30.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.04g
24.08%
Vitamin K:40.71µg
38.77%
Vitamin B1:0.45mg
30.2%
Manganese:0.58mg
28.98%
Vitamin A:1373.86IU
27.48%
Calcium:250.65mg
25.07%
Vitamin C:19.78mg
23.97%
Selenium:15.22µg
21.75%
Phosphorus:202.12mg
20.21%
Folate:70.58µg
17.65%
Vitamin B3:3.51mg
17.57%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.57%
Iron:2.78mg
15.44%
Fiber:3.62g
14.48%
Vitamin E:1.9mg
12.69%
Potassium:421.46mg
12.04%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
10.12%
Magnesium:40.43mg
10.11%
Copper:0.2mg
10%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.54%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.84%
Vitamin B5:0.52mg
5.16%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.42%
Source:My Recipes