Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 10 roma tomatoes, (halved lengthwise, pulp and seeds removed)
  • 2 cloves garlic, (finely minced or grated)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, (finely chopped, plus more for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, (grated)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, (plus more for serving)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly brush a baking pan with olive oil.  Place the tomatoes on the baking pan, cut side up.  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the salt evenly over the tomatoes.  Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper evenly over the tomatoes as well.  Set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss together the panko, parmesan, the remaining salt and pepper, the garlic, onion powder, basil and parsley, until well combined.
  • Add the olive oil and lightly toss until the panko and parmesan mixture is coated with the oil.
  • Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each tomato cavity.  Do not press the mixture into the tomatoes.  Just evenly distribute the panko mixture into the 20 tomato halves.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and top with more parsley (optional) and drizzle with a little bit of olive oil.  You can also add more grated parmesan.  Serve immediately.