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Provençal Stuffed Tomatoes

A classic of French cuisine, juicy tomatoes filled with a savory stuffing of meat and Herbes de Provence.

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Prep time25 min
Cook time45 min
Servings4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 300g sausage meat
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 50g breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • to taste salt, pepper
Chef's tip

For a lighter version, replace the sausage meat with a mixture of ground veal and cooked rice.

Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

  2. 2

    Wash the tomatoes, cut off the tops, and gently scoop out the insides.

  3. 3

    Chop the onion and garlic. Mix them with the sausage meat, half of the breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, and pepper.

  4. 4

    Fill the tomatoes with the stuffing.

  5. 5

    Arrange the tomatoes in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with the remaining breadcrumbs.

  6. 6

    Bake for 45 minutes.