Tomatoes Provencales

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat broiler in oven.
2. 2
   Have baking rack in centre rack of oven.
3. 3
   With a sharp knife make several incisions crosswise in pulp of the tomatoes and in these, rub salt, pepper and crushed garlic.
4. 4
   Put tomato halves, cut side up, in baking pan just large enough to hold them.
5. 5
   Pour 1 tblsp olive oil over minced parsley and stir to coat.
6. 6
   Distribute parsley evenly over the 8 halves, pressing down lightly.
7. 7
   Drizzle a teaspoon of olive oil over each tomato half and cook under the grill until tomatoes have softened and are slightly charred on cut surface.
8. 8
   Serve with grilled or roasted meats.