Roast tomatoes Provençal
Ingredients
4-6 large ripe tomatoes (around 6 cm in diameter)
1 can (sustainably sourced) tuna in olive oil
2 tbsp chopped tomatoes
2 tbsp dried breadcrumbs
1 chilli, chopped
2 tbsp finely chopped pitted black olives
1 tbsp finely chopped capers
Pinch of dried oregano
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
Sea salt and black pepper
Extra virgin olive oil
Sourdough or crusty bread
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C /180°C fan. - Slice the top off each tomato, to expose the seeds and flesh. Cut a very fine slice off the base, so the tomato sits flat on the worktop. Use a melon baller or teaspoon to scoop out the flesh. Discard the seeds and tomato water. 
- Chop the tomato flesh and the lid and mix with the tuna, chopped tomatoes, breadcrumbs, chilli, olives, capers, oregano, parsley and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season to taste. 
- Use a teaspoon to stuff the mixture into each tomato. Place on a lined baking tray and drizzle over a little olive oil. Bake for 15-20 mins, or until the tomatoes have softened and the stuffing is hot. 
- Serve with crusty bread. - Top tip: these tomatoes can also be cooked in an air fryer, at 180°C for around 8-10 minutes, making them super quick and a more efficient use of electricity. 
 
                        