Provençal tomato dish

Provençal tomato dish

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This simple yet delicious tomato dish pairs well with grilled meats or fish.

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Provençal tomatoes are a traditional dish originating from Provence. It’s a simple dish that pairs perfectly with grilled or roasted meats and fish, as well as other dishes, during the summer months.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodpan, oven
  • Estimated cost$4.75 $1.19 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.11
  • $0.42
  • $1.59
  • $0.13
  • $0.36
  • $0.14

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the tomatoes, remove the core, and cut them in half lengthwise. ≈ 8 min
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over low heat and fry the fish for 5 to 10 minutes on each side.
  3. Arrange the halved tomatoes in a dish. ≈ 3 min
  4. Prepare a filling using garlic, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Spread it over the tomato halves, shape it, and season with pepper. ≈ 2 min
  5. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil. ≈ 3 min
  6. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, with the oven preheated to 200/220 °C. The tomatoes should be soft all the way through.

The bill

Provençal tomato dish

  • 800 g of tomatoes$2.11
  • 8 cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)$0.42
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley$1.59
  • 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs$0.13
  • olive oil$0.36
  • salt, black pepper$0.14

Total$4.75

that's $1.19 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 800 g of tomatoes
  • 8 cloves of Allium sativum (garlic)
  • 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley
  • 3 tablespoons of bread crumbs
  • olive oil
  • salt, black pepper

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