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Grilled tomatoes with breadcrumbs

Grilled Tomatoes with Breadcrumbs: A Perfect Summer Starter

Learn how to prepare delicious grilled tomatoes with breadcrumbs, a perfect summer starter for any occasion!

Author: Lucia Amato • Published on: October 1, 2012
Categories: Appetizers Side dishes and vegetables
Tags: garlic extra virgin olive oil oregano breadcrumbs black pepper tomatoes parsley salt
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Prep Time
20 minutes
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Cook Time
5 minutes
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Servings
Serves 4
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Difficulty
Easy
💰 Low
🗓️ Summer
⭐ 4.9/5

🛒 Ingredients

  • ✓ 100 grams of breadcrumbs
  • ✓ Fresh parsley
  • ✓ 2 cloves of garlic
  • ✓ Dried oregano
  • ✓ Extra virgin olive oil
  • ✓ Salt
  • ✓ Freshly ground black pepper
  • ✓ 4 large ripe oxheart tomatoes

📊 Nutritional Information

Calories
120 kcal
Protein
3 g
Fat
10 g
Carbohydrates
9 g
Fiber
2 g
Sugars
4 g
Sodium
150 mg

Grilled tomatoes with breadcrumbs are a delight that brings all the flavours of a Sicilian summer to your table. 
This recipe, crafted by Lucia Amato, is ideal for those seeking a light yet tasty starter. Oxheart tomatoes, known for their juicy and meaty flesh, are perfect for grilling and enhancing with a crispy and aromatic topping. 
This dish embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine: simple, authentic, and full of flavour. It’s a great choice for an outdoor lunch or an aperitif with friends, accompanied by a good Sicilian wine.

👨‍🍳 Preparation

  1. 1

    Wash the tomatoes and slice them into 1 cm thick pieces.

  2. 2

    Place the slices in a large bowl and season with chopped garlic, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Add oregano and a glass of extra virgin olive oil, leaving to marinate for about an hour.

  4. 4

    Drain the tomatoes and coat them in breadcrumbs mixed with salt, oregano, and chopped parsley.

  5. 5

    Heat the grill well and cook the tomatoes, turning them halfway through.

  6. 6

    Serve the grilled tomatoes cold.

💡 Tips and Variations

For a more intense flavour, you can add grated cheese to the breadcrumbs. Try substituting 'cuore di bue' tomatoes with cherry tomatoes for a sweeter variation.

📦 Storage

  • • Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • • Cover with cling film.
  • • Slightly reheat before serving if desired.

🍷 Pairing

Pair the grilled tomatoes with a glass of Grillo, a fresh and aromatic Sicilian white wine.

Thank you for reading this recipe. I hope grilled tomatoes with breadcrumbs become a staple on your summer table! Enjoy!

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