GREEK STUFFED TOMATOES
Stuffed tomatoes are ubiquitous in Greece. They're filled with rice and herbs, usually mint and dill, with a little shredded zucchini mixed in with the rice. I'm giving you the choice of bulgur or rice. If you can't tolerate gluten, use the rice; if you can and prefer a whole grain, use the bulgur.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 2h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the tomatoes. With a sharp paring knife, cut out the tops of the tomatoes as you would a jack-o'-lantern, leaving them intact so that you can replace them when you bake the tomatoes. Cut away the woody core, and reserve the tops. Using a small spoon, preferably a grapefruit spoon, scoop out the insides of the tomatoes. Place a strainer over a bowl, and rub the seed pods against the strainer. Discard the seeds. Finely chop the pulp. Add to the bowl with the juice. Salt the tomato shells, place them upside down on a rack set on a baking sheet, and let drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Toss the shredded zucchini with a generous amount of salt, and let drain in a colander for 10 minutes. Take up handfuls of zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to the bowl with the tomato pulp. Add the garlic, mint, parsley or dill, and rice or bulgur. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a baking dish large enough to accommodate all of the tomatoes. Fill the tomatoes almost to the top with the stuffing, and replace the caps. Place in the oiled baking dish. Drizzle on the remaining oil. Place in the oven, and bake 45 minutes to an hour until the tomatoes are almost collapsing. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool to room temperature or serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 389 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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Raviya gaming
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mohammed
[email protected]I made this recipe for my potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the tomatoes and they were gone in no time.
Amy Stroup
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. The tomatoes are so refreshing and the filling is light and flavorful.
Raja Tahir
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Greek food, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The tomatoes were so flavorful and the filling was perfect.
Guri Gurwinder
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have preferred a milder filling.
Smart Phone
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my tomatoes turned out mushy. Maybe I cooked them for too long.
Sarmad Ali Alu
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This one definitely fits the bill.
Shoaib Aslam
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables. They love the tomatoes and the filling is always a hit.
Awais hussain
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.
Saeed Zayn
[email protected]This is a really versatile recipe. I've made it with different types of rice, vegetables, and even meat. It's always delicious.
Busra Alozkan
[email protected]I would definitely make this recipe again. It's a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables.
tahir gujjar
[email protected]Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The tomatoes were a bit too tart for my taste and the filling was a bit too oily.
Adhy pLayZ„ÉÖ
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but my tomatoes didn't come out as good as the picture. They were a bit dry and the filling was a bit too salty.
Kelly Touchet
[email protected]These tomatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more flavorful filling.
Annie Samaa
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I'm so glad I did! The tomatoes were so flavorful and the filling was perfectly balanced.
Shepherd Chisale
[email protected]This is the best stuffed tomato recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible and the tomatoes are cooked to perfection.
Akash Akash
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The tomatoes are always perfectly cooked and the filling is always delicious.
Bibina Torres
[email protected]These tomatoes were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone raved about them.
Lord_ofthe_Trons
[email protected]My family loved this recipe! The tomatoes were juicy and flavorful, and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.