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Ingredients

  • 4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
  • 2 finely chopped shallots
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Cut away the core of each tomato, then halve the tomatoes crosswise.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme and olive oil.
  • Blend well.
  • Top each tomato half with equal portions of the bread-crumb mixture, pressing down with your fingers to distribute the topping evenly.
  • Arrange the tomato halves on a baking dish, and place about 8 inches from the source of heat.
  • Close the door and cook for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Keep warm.