Ingredients

Method

Wash and dry the tomatoes. You are going to make a lid but not with the stalk end of the tomato so turn the tomato upside down and cut a slice of tomato off to make a lid. Set to one side.

In a blender and make breadcrumbs from the slices of bread. Grate the cheese.

Going back to the tomatoes, use a teaspoon to scoop out all the inside of the tomato and mix this with the breadcrumbs and cheese. Season the mixture to your taste.

Spoon the filling back into the tomatoes and put the lid on.

Wash the lettuce leaves and pat them dry. This dish can be served hot or cold. if you are serving it cold, place the lettuce leaves on a flat plate and place the tomatoes on top.

If you want to serve the tomatoes hot, preheat the oven to 180ºC / 350ºF. Once the oven is up to temperature, place the tomatoes on a greased baking sheet brush with butter or oil and bake for 20 minutes.