TOMATOES STUFFED WITH BULGUR AND PINE NUTS

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Categories     Onion     Tomato     Side     Vegetarian     Pine Nut     Lentil     Summer     Chard     Bulgur     Gourmet     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large tomatoes (3 lb)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons lentils (preferably French green lentils)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup bulgur (preferably coarse)
1 lb Swiss chard or spinach, stems discarded and leaves thinly sliced (4 cups)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup dried currants
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Accompaniment: yogurt garlic sauce

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard top third of tomatoes and scoop out insides (leave shells intact for stuffing), transferring to a sieve set over a bowl to drain excess liquid. Coarsely chop tomato from sieve and reserve for making braised eggplant .
  • Sprinkle insides of tomato shells with 1/2 teaspoon salt and drain upside down on a rack set in a pan while preparing filling.
  • Simmer lentils in 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan until just tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Drain in a sieve, then rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Heat oil in a 5-quart heavy pot over moderate heat until hot, then cook pine nuts, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • Cook onion in oil remaining in pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add bulgur, chard, remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper and cook, stirring, until greens are wilted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining cup water, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, until bulgur is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in pine nuts, currants, parsley, dill, lemon juice, lentils, and salt and pepper to taste. Spoon filling into tomato shells.

Samita Shrestha
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I'm not a big fan of bulgur, so I substituted quinoa in this recipe. It turned out great! The quinoa added a nice nutty flavor and the tomatoes were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


R cikeblacke clifordarwford
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These stuffed tomatoes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time. But the bulgur and pine nuts were a nice touch.


Dada Athar
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for dinner last night and they were delicious! The bulgur and pine nuts were a great combination and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Mirza Naeem
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The bulgur and pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor and the spices give it a little kick. I usually serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.


Prem Chy
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These stuffed tomatoes were easy to make and they turned out great! The bulgur and pine nuts added a nice touch and the tomatoes were very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Habiba Rasheed
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I made these stuffed tomatoes for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Freddy Aguirre
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I love stuffed tomatoes and this recipe is one of my favorites. The bulgur and pine nuts add a nice texture and the spices give it a great flavor. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Kay Blaqq
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These stuffed tomatoes were delicious! The bulgur and pine nuts were a great combination and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


saqib Ahmmad
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I've been looking for a new stuffed tomato recipe and this one is perfect! The bulgur and pine nuts add a nice nutty flavor and the spices give it a little kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Christopher Stier
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I made these tomatoes stuffed with bulgur and pine nuts for my family and they loved them! The flavors were amazing and the tomatoes were so juicy. I will definitely be making this dish again.


AFP Tv
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These stuffed tomatoes were a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of bulgur, pine nuts, and spices was delicious, and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.