These easy baked basil tomatoes are the perfect summer side dish.
It was 7pm on a weekday. I’d just finished CrossFit and got home to Ginger, my dog, waiting at the door, tail wagging and nudging me to take her for a walk. As we climbed the steep hill in the neighborhood (it feels like Mt. Everest), I remembered I had forgotten to defrost the chicken I planned for dinner.
That’s pretty much the story of my life: I can remember birthdays for years, but defrosting protein somehow slips my mind. Thirty minutes later we returned, both hungry. Ginger nosed the pantry while I stared into the fridge, trying to come up with a quick plan.
Luckily, I had several of the new Bumble Bee SuperFresh™ seafood entrees in the freezer. I picked the Spicy Shrimp Romanesco, boiled soba noodles, steamed broccoli, and had a flavorful dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.
These frozen seafood entrees are convenient and surprisingly tasty. They also make it easy to assemble a meal that looks and feels a little more elevated without adding much effort.
That evening I served Salmon with Garden Pesto, these baked basil tomatoes, and a chilled glass of local fruity chardonnay. The meal looked restaurant-ready, and you wouldn’t guess it came together so quickly.
What keeps me buying these frozen entrees isn’t just convenience. The ingredient lists are simple and easy to read—fresh-frozen with all-natural ingredients—and the seafood is sourced from sustainable farms. That transparency and quality make them a freezer staple for me.
MORE QUICK AND EASY MEALS LIKE THIS:
Lemon Spinach Feta Pasta
Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon
Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breasts
Bucatini Pasta with Garlic Shrimp
Baked Basil Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 3 large vine ripened tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 tablespoon sliced shallots
- 1 tablespoon basil leaves
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
- salt & pepper
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Arrange the tomato halves in a baking dish, cut side up.
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Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until they match the texture and size of the panko breadcrumbs.
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Add the panko, shallots, and basil and pulse a few times until combined.
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Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over each tomato half.
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Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
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Bake for 20 minutes.
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Switch the oven to high broil and broil for 1–2 minutes until the tops are golden and crispy—watch closely to avoid burning.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
Additional Info
*This is a sponsored post on behalf of Bumble Bee SuperFresh™. Content and opinions are my own.