Delicious spring stuffed tomato

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Lentils provide protein with fewer calories, while ground turkey is less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is generally less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often cheaper.

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

Prepare the stuffing by mixing spinach, cottage cheese, and an egg in a bowl.

You can also add ground meat or sausage if desired.

Stuff the tomatoes with the mixture, packing it gently.

Top with cheese if you like.

Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish.

Bake the stuffed tomatoes until they are cooked through and the tops are slightly golden.

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