We’re closing out our week of Reader Recipes with an easy (but delicious) one…Trish’s Stuffed Tomatoes! Trish, a nurse turned artist, loves having summer potlucks with friends and neighbors. And this tomatoes recipe is perfect for those nights! It’s a lighter alternative to most summer foods, making a great side dish when grilling or just on its own. When she submitted this recipe and I saw just how easy it is (stuff, broil, done!), I knew I had to try it. The result? Buttery bursted tomatoes that were so filling and fun to make!
Here’s what you’ll need
Tomatoes: Trish uses small tomatoes, but I just used tomatoes on the vine. The smaller they are, the more roasty and juicy they’ll become when cooked! Mustard: We’ll brush each tomato with some mustard to help infuse them with flavor. Breadcrumbs: I used plain breadcrumbs here, but Italian style (or even day old torn up bread) would work well! Here’s how to make breadcrumbs at home. Parmesan: Shredded parmesan helps to bind the breadcrumbs, while packing in loads of cheesy flavor! Butter: I tried these stuffed tomatoes three ways – with butter, with olive oil, and with nothing. Butter gave me the richest results! Seasonings: Salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes help to amplify the simple flavors we’ve got going here.
How to make these Broiled tomatoes
Step 1: Prep tomatoesCut each tomato in half, width wise. If using smaller tomatoes, simply cut a small portion off the top and bottom so they stand upright and have the tops exposed. Step 2: MustardEvenly brush the top of each tomato with mustard. This is going to add major flavor, while also helping the breadcrumbs stick to the tomato a bit better! Step 3: FillingStir together all of the filling ingredients. Feel free to go crazy with the seasonings here – Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence would be great! Step 4: MoundWorking over the bowl that you stirred the filling together in, mound the breadcrumb mixture onto each tomato. I like to firmly pat down with a cupped palm to help everything stay on there nicely. Step 5: BroilSet your oven to broil and set the tomatoes on the middle rack. Broil, watching closely, until the tops are golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.
Pair these tomatoes with
Lemon Basil Risotto for a unique Italian meal Vegetarian Carbonara for a ore classic approach Tomato Gazpacho for a tomato packed table Portobello Burgers for a grill-worthy summer dinner
And be sure to check out our other Featured Reader Recipes: Marika’s Filipino Veggies, Kyaw’s Porcini Pasta, and Rudy’s Sunshine Salad!
