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Baked Stuffed Tomato

Cultural Context

Originating from Mediterranean cuisine, baked stuffed tomatoes showcase the region's abundance of fresh produce. Traditionally, they serve as a hearty side dish or a light main course, often enjoyed during the summer months when tomatoes are at their peak. Today, variations abound globally, with different fillings and spices reflecting local tastes.

MediterraneanITside
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
large red tomatoes
leftover pasta or rice
grated cheese
chopped parsley
1 medium egg
olive oil
fine salt
black pepper

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils are budget-friendly and plant-based.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often more affordable.

cooked rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a cost-effective whole grain.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Cut the tops off the large red tomatoes and scoop out the insides.

3

In a bowl, mix the leftover pasta or rice with grated cheese, chopped parsley, the medium egg, olive oil, fine salt, and black pepper.

4

Stuff the mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes.

5

Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.

6

Bake in the oven until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is heated through.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Stuffed TomatoTomato au Gratin
Local Name: Pomodoro Ripieno al Forno

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