A delicious way to savor the flavors of fresh, ripe tomatoes in season.

This recipe is a delicious way to savor the flavors of fresh, ripe tomatoes in season. A 'tian' is a French term used to describe an earthenware baking dish traditionally used for preparing and serving savory vegetable dishes. In this recipe, we use a small baking dish to create a beautiful and flavorful tomato tian that is easy to make with a vibrant, tasty result.   

INGREDIENTS

Serving: Serves 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 20-25 minutes

• 4-5 tomatoes

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 3 sprigs rosemary

• 3 tbsp olive oil (we use Mount Zero picual extra virgin olive oil)

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

• Salt and pepper to season

• 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

MISE EN PLACE

Use a serrated knife to finely slice the ends off the tomatoes, then cut each tomato into thick slices.

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Your will need a small baking dish for this recipe.

Method

1. Season the tomato slices generously with salt and pepper and sprinkle most of the chopped parsley over the top.

2. In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and crushed garlic together. Drizzle most of the garlic-infused oil evenly over the tomatoes.

3. Place two sprigs of rosemary on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange the tomato slices upright in the dish in a decorative way and spoon the remaining garlic-infused oil over the tomatoes.

4. Garnish with rosemary leaves, the remaining parsley, and a sprinkle of breadcrumbs.

5. Bake the tomatoes in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned on top.

6. Serve piping hot straight out of the oven.

TIP

Serve the baked tomatoes with chicken or other white meats and drizzle the tomato jus gathered at the bottom of the baking dish over the meat.

This method also works well with courgettes, aubergine, or a combination of all three.