Baked Tomatoes with Crusty Bread

Baked Tomatoes with Crusty Bread
Baked Tomatoes with Crusty Bread might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 1992 calories, 68g of protein, and 31g of fat. This recipe covers 60% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 8. A mixture of thyme, tomatoes in juice, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour.

Instructions

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Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Butter a 3-quart baking dish (about 13 by 9 by 2 inches).
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Drain tomatoes, reserving 1 cup juice, then chop.
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Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium-high heat until foam subsides, then cook onions with 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 10 minutes.
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Add garlic, allspice, and cloves and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
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Stir in tomatoes with reserved juice, thyme, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and briskly simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, melt remaining 1/2 stick butter and brush onto both sides of bread. Halve each slice.
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Transfer tomato mixture to baking dish and top with bread, overlapping slightly.
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Bake until bubbling and bread is crisp and golden-brown, about 20 minutes.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In1 h
Servings8
Health Score68
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