Recipe for Baked Tomatoes with Pecorino Cheese
Pecorino cheese gratin tomatoes are a delicious and crunchy Mediterranean side dish, enriched with aromatic herbs and pine nuts for a unique twist. With only 200 calories per serving, this quick and easy dish is perfect to win over cheese lovers.
Ingredients
- 6 Ripe Round Tomatoes Tomatoes Round Ripe
- 1 Garlic Garlic Clove of
- 120g Breadcrumbs Breadcrumbs
- 50g Pecorino Cheese Pecorino Cheese Grated
- Parsley to taste Parsley
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil Olive Oil Extra Virgin
- Salt to taste Salt
- Pepper to taste Pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the tomatoes and cut them in half horizontally. Remove the seeds with a teaspoon and lightly salt the inside. Let them sit upside down on a tilted plate for 20 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with grated pecorino, finely chopped garlic and parsley, salt, and pepper. Add the olive oil and mix well.
- Fill the tomatoes with the mixture, place them in an oiled baking dish, and bake at 200°C for about 20 minutes, until golden brown.
Notes
To add a unique twist to the recipe, try sprinkling the gratin tomatoes with dried herbs such as oregano or thyme before cooking, or add a handful of pine nuts to the mixture for a surprising crunchiness!