Cherry Tomato au Gratin
When you think of a recipe that is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients, I think of cherry tomato au gratin as the perfect example.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 500 gr Ripe cherry tomatoes,
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 1 sprig fresh basil
- 1 sprig fresh sage
- 1 sprig fresh parsley
- 50 gr Breadcrumbs
- 50 gr Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Pepper Chili flakes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: carefully wash the cherry tomatoes and herbs. Wipe off excess water.
- Halve the cherry tomatoes, place them on a baking pan covered with baking paper, and sprinkle them with salt flakes.
- Let them stand for about 20 minutes to drain off the excess liquid and improve their flavor.
- Rinse the cherry tomatoes under running water and remove the seeds;Let them drain for a few minutes and blot up any excess water.
- In the meantime, prepare the filling: finely chop the basil, thyme (after removing the woody parts of the sprig), sage, and parsley.
- Add the aromatic mixture to the breadcrumbs, mix well and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt, pepper, and chili pepper flakes.
- Arrange the cherry tomatoes with the concave side up and cover with the breadcrumb mixture. Be very generous.
- Generously sprinkle grated Parmesan on top with a drizzle of oil;
- Bake in a hot oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes, then raise the temperature to 400°F (200°C ) in for 5 minutes to brown the top.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 292mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 1mg