TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 medium to large tomatoes, about 3 1/2 pounds
1/4 pound sausage meat in bulk
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1/2 pound lean pork, cut into cubes
1/4 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Cut out the core of each tomato. Turn one tomato at a time on its side and cut a thin slice about half an inch thick from the top of each. Use a spoon or, preferably, a melon ball cutter to scrape out the inside of each tomato, leaving a whole shell for stuffing. Chop and set the spooned-out centers aside. There should be about two cups.
  • Heat the sausage meat in a skillet, chopping with the side of a heavy metal spoon to break up lumps. Add one cup of the onion and half of the garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the cubed pork and mushrooms. Add thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepan and add the remaining half cup of onion and the remaining garlic. When the onion is wilted, add the scooped-out tomato and bay leaf. Bring to the boil and simmer five minutes.
  • When the pork mixture has cooked 10 minutes, spoon and scrape it into the container of a food processor. Blend until it is coarsefine. Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Add one-quarter cup of the chopped parsley, the eggs and bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Select a baking dish large enough to hold the tomatoes when they are arranged on the dish close together in one layer.
  • Pour the chopped tomato sauce over the dish and smooth it over to distribute it evenly.
  • Stuff the tomatoes with the pork mixture, smoothing it over, and arrange them stuffed side up on the tomato base. Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese and the oil.
  • Place in the oven and bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1282 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Zunaira Zafar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love these stuffed tomatoes and they always ask for them.


hamdan shakirullah
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These stuffed tomatoes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would use less salt next time.


Girley Mokoena
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often make it for my family and they always love it.


Yashub Tamang
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The tomatoes were a bit dry and the filling was a bit bland.


Suman Suman
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I've never been disappointed. The tomatoes are always cooked perfectly and the filling is always flavorful.


makanjuola tolulope
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious meal.


Lilyana Lopez
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I made these for a dinner party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I got lots of compliments.


Dabney Tuggle
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These stuffed tomatoes were a bit too acidic for my taste. I think I would use a different type of tomato next time.


Muhammad Ilyas Arifi
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I often make it for potlucks and it's always a hit.


Mudathir Swaleh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tomatoes turned out perfect. My guests were very impressed.


X.kledian
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These stuffed tomatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.


chaudhary Amjad
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The tomatoes are always juicy and flavorful, and the filling is always perfectly seasoned.


Shawn Yuncker
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I made these for my family and they loved them! The recipe was easy to follow and the tomatoes turned out delicious.


Happy Deo
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These stuffed tomatoes were a hit at my dinner party! The filling was flavorful and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.