TOMATOES STUFFED WITH BULGUR AND HERBS
These stuffed tomatoes make a great summer dish. You can serve them either warm or at room temperature. I like using bulgur for stuffed vegetables, because it's light and softens quickly.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer
Time 45m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place the bulgur in a bowl and add 1/4 teaspon salt. Mix together. Bring 1 cup water to a boil, and pour over the bulgur. Allow to sit for 30 minutes or until the bulgur is soft and fluffy. Transfer to a strainer and press out excess water. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice off the tops of the tomatoes, about 3/4 inch down from the stem (or far enough down that it will be easy for you to hollow them out). Using a teaspoon or a grapefruit spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds, taking care not to cut through the skins. Place in a strainer set above a bowl. Rub the seed pods against the strainer to extract the juice. Discard the seeds. Carefully scoop out the pulp, and chop fine.
- Mix together the bulgur, herbs, garlic, pine nuts, the chopped tomato pulp, 1/4 cup of the strained juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Season the hollowed out tomatoes with salt and pepper. Fill each tomato with the bulgur filling (you may have some stuffing left over). Place in a baking dish that is small enough to fit the tomatoes snugly. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each one, and place the caps on top. Pour about 1/2 inch of water into the pan, and cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and uncover. Serve warm, or allow to cool to room temperature.
- Puree the garlic with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt, along with the mint. Serve the stuffed tomatoes with a dollop of the yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 465 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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M Mudasir sattar
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The bulgur and herbs provide a lot of protein and fiber.
Muzan Ali
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting ways to cook tomatoes. This recipe is a great way to change things up.
Angle Lillian
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The tomatoes are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of bulgur, herbs, and spices.
Sedra Alsakka
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit. The tomatoes were a beautiful presentation and the bulgur and herbs were a delicious combination.
Mohamed Indorapter
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The tomatoes are fresh and juicy, and the bulgur and herbs add a light and refreshing flavor.
Babz Oluwasegun
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bulgur and herbs were a great substitute for meat, and the tomatoes were delicious.
Patrick Flaven
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The tomatoes are sweet and juicy, and the bulgur and herbs add a savory flavor that kids love.
Cindy Phillips
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover tomatoes. The bulgur and herbs added a lot of flavor and made this a really satisfying dish.
Tony Montoya
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The bulgur and herbs give the tomatoes a delicious and satisfying flavor.
Rohail Khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal. The tomatoes are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of bulgur, herbs, and spices.
Cary Perry
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The bulgur and herbs really complemented the tomatoes and made them taste delicious.
Mohamed Sifnas
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the presentation was beautiful.
Sean Green
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover bulgur. The tomatoes were a nice change from the usual stuffed pepper.
Munaem Islam
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes were juicy and sweet, the bulgur was nutty and savory, and the herbs added a fresh, aromatic touch.
Doreen Chimfwembe
[email protected]These stuffed tomatoes were a hit at my dinner party! The bulgur and herbs gave them a delicious and unique flavor. I will definitely be making them again.