Tomatoes Gratin

Savor the Richness of Baked Tomato Delights

By Radio Power Strike On Dec 28, 2022

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Tomatoes Gratin — (Image: Radio Power Strike)

Total Time

25 minutes. This includes 15 minutes of baking and 10 minutes for preparation and broiling.

Makes

Serves: 4. This dish is perfect for a side or a vegetarian main course.

Savor the Richness of Baked Tomato Delights — (Image: Radio Power Strike)

Elevate your meal with this Tomatoes Gratin, a delicious blend of ripe tomatoes, Jarlsberg cheese, and pine nuts, all baked to perfection. This simple yet sophisticated dish combines sweet, tangy flavors with a cheesy crunch, making it a favorite for any occasion.

Ingredients

4 tomatoes
2 ounces balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 4 ounces, divided
4 garlic cloves, sliced thin
4 sprigs fresh thyme (or equivalent dried)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 ounces pine (pignoli) nuts
8 ounces shredded Jarlsberg Cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 350° F.
Cut tomatoes in half. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, 1/3 cup olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper; gently mix in tomatoes. Transfer to ovenproof dish. Place tomatoes cut-side up and bake 15 minutes.
In pan, toast pine nuts with remaining olive oil until golden then set aside.
When tomatoes are cool enough to handle, remove skins and return to baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with shredded cheese. Return to oven and broil about 5 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Top with toasted pine nuts.