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Stuffed Baked Tomatoes

Cultural Context

Stuffed tomatoes are a beloved dish in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in Italy and Greece. They symbolize the abundance of summer produce and are often enjoyed as a comforting family meal. Variations abound, with different regions using local ingredients, making them a versatile dish. Today, stuffed tomatoes have gained popularity worldwide, often appearing in both home kitchens and restaurant menus.

MediterraneanITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 large round tomatoes
¼ cup tomato pulp chopped
½ cup mushrooms chopped
1 cup spinach chopped
¼ cup onion chopped
1-2 cloves garlic
¼ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup brie roughly chopped
2-3 sprigs oregano
2 tsp butter
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper powder

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: cooked lentils

Lentils provide protein and are more economical.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Prepare the tomatoes by removing the hard core and scooping out the pulp.

3

Prepare the filling by mixing chopped mushrooms, spinach, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, brie, salt, and pepper.

4

Add butter to the tomatoes and sprinkle with salt.

5

Stuff the tomatoes with the filling mixture.

6

Bake the tomatoes until done.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Tomates FarciesStuffed Tomatoes
Local Name: Pomodori ripieni al forno

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