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    Home > Blog > Vegetarian Recipes > Herb and Panko Crusted Baked Tomatoes

    Herb and Panko Crusted Baked Tomatoes

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: May 9, 2012 · Modified: Oct 2, 2020

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    A close up of herb and panko crusted baked tomatoes. A recipe for Tomatoes baked with parmesan, bread crumbs, and spices. Have you guys ever seen the movie Fried Green Tomatoes? I used to watch that movie over and over again when I discovered it as a teen. In fact, I’m pretty sure it kind of helped shaped my personality. Idgie Threadgood, one of the main characters doesn’t take crap from anybody. She is one of those characters you love because she is so stubborn, and does what she wants. Maybe she is kind of mean but its ok, because you love her anyway. I wanted to be that kind of person. Not a push over, tough, yet caring. I would hope that my friends today would describe me as such. Anyway, if you have not seen this movie you really should. Every time I think of a tomato I think of the movie. So here we give you Baked Tomatoes. No, they are not green, and not fried, but they are really pretty and make an awesome side dish.
    ♥ Teri

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    A close up of herb and panko crusted baked tomatoes.

    Herb and Panko Crusted Baked Tomatoes

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Servings: 4

      INGREDIENTS  

    • 8 vine ripe tomatoes, sliced in half crosswise
    • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
    • 1 ½ tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced
    • 2 teaspoons oregano, minced
    • 1 teaspoon rosemary, minced
    • 1 teaspoon thyme, minced
    • ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
    • salt and pepper to taste

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    • Gently scoop seeds from tomato halves. Set aside.
    • Place breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, rosemary, and thyme in a small mixing bowl and toss together. Add melted butter and stir together until mixture is completely coated in butter. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Fill and top each tomato with about 3 ½ tablespoons breadcrumb mixture.
    • Place each stuffed tomato onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until tomatoes soften and top have turned golden brown.
    • Allow tomatoes to cool for 5 minutes and serve.

      NOTES  

    • * Makes 8 Tomatoes

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    May 9, 2012 / 28 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Ann

      August 30, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      Incredible! Love the fresh herbs too. Loved so much for our home grown tomatoes. Crunchy/savory/sweet. Perfection!

      Reply
    2. Thadeus

      May 20, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great way to roast tomatoes, crispy crust, with tasty hot roasted tomatoes underneath. I made it with out the Parmesan, because I didnt have any, so it came out more crumbly, but still very tasty and a good use for home grown herbs!

      Reply
    3. CGBM

      July 17, 2017 at 1:11 pm

      Delicious. Made these for Sunday night dinner and served with salmon. Easy and very tasteful.

      Reply
    4. Sarah

      January 09, 2014 at 6:21 pm

      Just wondering, when you say to dig out the seeds, you do mean just the seeds and goo–not hollow out the entire thing, right? Love to have a new use for Panko, and plan to try it this weekend for entertaining.

      Thanks!

      Reply
    5. peggy

      August 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm

      I think I will try an experiment using smaller tomatoes for an appetizer…any suggestions r changes

      Reply
    6. Vicki

      August 10, 2013 at 7:53 pm

      Do the herbs need to be fresh? Can dried herbs be substituted?

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        August 11, 2013 at 6:57 pm

        Totally…I would just add a bit more of each herb (like 1.5x) for the full flavor effect!

        Reply
    7. Nikki

      February 12, 2013 at 4:17 am

      Just a clarification – are these measures for 8 tomatoes (and 16 halves) or 4 tomatoes (and 8 halves, like in the picture). Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        February 12, 2013 at 9:00 am

        8 tomatoes and 16 halves

        Reply
    8. Candice

      July 05, 2012 at 8:50 pm

      This might be dumb question… but could I freeze these and cook when ready to serve?

      We have tomato plants–but I don’t eat them, and it seems like my husband is always away for work when we have a tomatoes ready to eat. He is so disappointed b/c he hasn’t gotten to enjoy the tomatoes he has grown.

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        July 06, 2012 at 8:54 am

        Hi Candice! Unfortunately tomatoes really don’t freeze well…once they begin to defrost they’ll sort of turn to mush.

        Reply
    9. B. Marie

      May 29, 2012 at 12:31 pm

      Do you think it would be okay to use regular breadcrumbs if I don’t have Panko breadcrumbs?

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        May 29, 2012 at 1:20 pm

        Yes, reg. breadcrumbs will be fine…you’ll get a slightly different texture, but it should be just as tasty!

        Reply
    10. Dan

      May 14, 2012 at 10:03 am

      Step 2 says to scoop out the seeds and set them aside. However, you don’t seem to make use of them afterwards. What are they set aside for?

      Reply
      • Jenny Park

        May 14, 2012 at 3:11 pm

        I should’ve written discard!…bc that’s what I did with them…well, half of them at least!…I ate the other half of the seeds and goo as a cooking snack :)

        Reply
        • Dan

          May 15, 2012 at 12:34 pm

          I made them last night, and that’s exactly what I did. And they were as delicious as I had expected. What a great recipe!

          Reply
    11. Susan

      May 11, 2012 at 1:08 pm

      These look so very yummy! I can’t wait to try these!

      Reply
    12. Amy

      May 10, 2012 at 4:37 pm

      I love it when you roast tomatoes and they get all shriveled and delicious! Maybe I’ll roast some for dinner tonight :)

      xoxo,

      mon amy

      Reply
    13. Kianne

      May 10, 2012 at 12:40 pm

      Yum!

      Reply
    14. Amy Powell

      May 10, 2012 at 7:18 am

      There is not enough Panko is my life. this looks amazing!

      and now I need to go watch fried green tomatoes. it’s been too long.

      Reply
    15. Celynne

      May 10, 2012 at 5:46 am

      I loved that movie growing up! I just love it more any time I watch it. Have you ever read the novel on which it was based? It’s great too. I’ve always wanted to eat fried green tomatoes but never got around to it. I guess I’ll just have to try making these in the meantime :D You know, I bet these would be really good with quinoa instead of bread crumbs? Maybe maybe. I think you’re prompted me to do some experimenting :D

      Reply
    16. joey

      May 10, 2012 at 12:27 am

      These certainly would make a delicious side dish! Oh haven’t thought about Fried Green Tomatoes in a while but now I want to watch it again…it *is* a great movie!

      Reply
    17. deepti

      May 09, 2012 at 11:51 pm

      I grew up in Malaysia and watched Fried Green Tomatoes maybe like a hundred times. Then I moved to Mumbai and it seems that every time I mention the film (this happens when people question me about my affection for green tomatoes) no one’s heard about it! It’s so nice to know that not only has someone else wathed it, but its stayed with them too.

      Reply
    18. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

      May 09, 2012 at 6:27 pm

      I loooove these! Yum!

      Reply
    19. Tara

      May 09, 2012 at 4:51 pm

      Can’t wait to try this, I love tomatoes. If you like the movie you should read the book, it’s so much better!

      Reply
    20. Emily

      May 09, 2012 at 10:50 am

      I love the movie Fried Green Tomatoes! Not too many people have heard of it so I appreciate the reference. The recipe looks great, I will be trying it this weekend!

      Reply
    21. Blog is the New Black

      May 09, 2012 at 10:16 am

      This looks so tasty!

      Reply
    22. xq

      May 09, 2012 at 8:41 am

      yum, looks delicious! i love panko crumbs in everything.

      Reply

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