Stuffed Tomatoes Catalan - Delicious Living

Ingredients

• 8 large, firm, ripe tomatoes
• Kosher salt
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 4 slices wheat or white bread, preferably day-old
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 shallots or 1 white onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup pine nuts or chopped almonds, toasted