Tomates Recheados (Portuguese Deviled Tomatoes)

This is a great Portuguese appetizer. It also can accompany grilled meat or fish very nicely.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large tomatoes, or
• 8  small tomatoes
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup parsley, chopped
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  eggs
•  salt, to taste
•  pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 390°F.
2. Cut the top off the tomatoes and carefully carve them out.
3. Salt and pepper the inside, then turn over and let drip.
4. Meanwhile, combine beaten eggs, bread crumbs, garlic and parsley.
5. Place tomatoes in a greased oven proof dish and fill with egg-breadcrumb mixture.
6. Bake at 390 F for about 15 minutes.
7. Serve hot.