Best 13 Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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**Savory and Satisfying: A Culinary Journey of Spinach-Stuffed Tomatoes**

Embark on a delightful culinary adventure with ourSpinach-Stuffed Tomatoes, a savory and satisfying dish that blends the tangy flavors of tomatoes with the tender embrace of spinach. This versatile recipe offers a symphony of textures and flavors, making it a perfect choice for a hearty meal. With three distinct variations – classic, Mediterranean, and vegetarian – ourSpinach-Stuffed Tomatoes cater to diverse taste preferences. The classic recipe presents a timeless combination of spinach, rice, and ground beef, while the Mediterranean version tantalizes with its sun-kissed flavors of feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs. For a meatless option, the vegetarian recipe offers a delightful medley of spinach, mushrooms, and quinoa. Each variation promises a unique culinary experience, ensuring that every bite is a burst of flavor.

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SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES



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I refused to try spinach for many years. Then one day I found this interesting recipe and decided to give it a whirl. It convinced my taste buds that spinach can be delicious!-Wendy Furie, Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 medium tomatoes
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. thick shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet. Add spinach; cook and stir 7 minutes. In a bowl, combine bread crumbs and Italian seasoning. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Add spinach and cheese to remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle tomato shells with garlic salt and pepper; stuff with spinach mixture. Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Melt remaining butter; toss with reserved crumbs. Sprinkle over tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned.

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CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 47m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 boxes chopped frozen spinach, defrosted
A few grates nutmeg
2 large beefsteak tomatoes
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
Chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 20 minutes.
  • Heat a medium skillet with olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and saute until translucent, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain the spinach by wringing dry in clean kitchen towel. Separate the spinach with your hands and add to onions and garlic. Season spinach with nutmeg then stir in the reduced cream. Adjust flavor with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler.
  • Trim the tops off tomatoes and scoop out the seeds. Stuff tomatoes with creamed spinach and top each with 1/4 cup blue cheese. Broil to brown the cheese. Garnish the tomatoes with chives.

SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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I don't know where I got this recipe. It has been in my files for awhile now. I haven't tried it yet, but it sounds like a great, easy vegetarian dinner. Serve with rice or cous cous.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Spinach

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large ripe tomatoes
4 cups fresh spinach
1 cup cottage cheese (ricotta would work too)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Cut the top ¼ inch off of the tomatoes. Scoop out the pulp and seeds. Discard the seeds and reserve the pulp. Chop the pulp.
  • Combine with cheeses, bread crumbs and spinach.
  • Stuff the tomatoes and place in the baking dish.
  • Cover loosely with foil and bake until the tomatoes are soft and the filling is set (about 30 minutes).
  • Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes, allowing the tops to brown.

CHICKEN ROULADE STUFFED WITH PROSCIUTTO, SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES WITH WHITE TRUFFLE POTATOES



Chicken Roulade Stuffed with Prosciutto, Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes with White Truffle Potatoes image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 (6-ounce) boneless chicken breasts, skin on
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 slices prosciutto ham
18 leaves fresh spinach
24 pieces sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/4 cup red wine
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup tomato puree
1 cup demi-glace (brown sauce)
3 to 6 whole eggs, as needed
1 to 2 cups half-and-half, as needed
2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 cups Italian flavored breadcrumbs, or as needed
1 liter canola oil
4 medium to large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 bunch chives, chopped
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon for potatoes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
White truffle oil, to taste (2 or 3 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • Lay a long piece of plastic wrap over your cutting board and tuck it underneath the sides of the board. (Covering the chicken with the plastic will also keep the mess down when you pound with the meat mallet.) The chicken breasts should be placed on the covered cutting board, skin side down, with enough space between them so they can lay flat after you "butterfly" them. To make the butterfly cut, carefully slice open (without slicing the chicken all the way through) and spread the flesh of the chicken out so you will be able to pound it out into a single thin piece on which you will place stuffing and then roll up. Season the breasts with salt and pepper. Then put another length of plastic wrap over the seasoned chicken breasts and flatten with meat mallet to integrate the seasoning into the chicken. Pound chicken thin.
  • Lay 1 slice of prosciutto ham on each breast. Add 3 leaves of spinach and 4 pieces of sun-dried tomatoes on each breast. Fold in each end and roll tightly. Place on sheet tray and freeze until firm. (It does not have to be frozen completely hard, but this makes it easier to handle when breading.)
  • Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • While the chicken roulade is hardening in the freezer, prepare the tomato demi-glace. In a saucepan, saute garlic and then deglaze the pan with the wine. Add stock and tomato puree. Boil over medium heat until reduced by half. Add the demi-glace (brown sauce) and let simmer until thickened ("medium thickness").
  • When the chicken is firm, set up a breading station. Whisk together 3 eggs and 1 cup of the half-and-half for the egg wash. (Begin with this amount and whisk more together if needed.) Then set up a bowl each of: flour, then egg wash, and then Italian bread crumbs. Evenly coat rolled frozen chicken with flour (not too much or bread crumbs won't stick). Dip floured rolled chicken into egg wash, then into bread crumbs. In a deep-fat fryer, lightly fry until golden brown. Finish in the oven for 15 minutes until completely cooked through. Remove from oven and let rest.
  • Boil the potatoes until tender. Then mash the potatoes and whip chopped chives, butter, salt and freshly ground pepper into the potatoes with a beater.
  • Re-heat the tomato demi-glace and to finish remove from heat, and immediately whisk in fresh thyme and 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Slice each chicken roll to expose the stuffed interior. Place mashed potatoes in center of each plate, drizzle white truffle oil over the potatoes. Lay chicken roulade over potatoes.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE-STUFFED TOMATOES



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These are sure to be a delicious addition to any buffet table. They are so wonderful and will impress everyone at how fancy they are. -Amy Gaisford, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
78 cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir in the artichokes, spinach, mozzarella cheese, 3 tablespoons Parmesan and garlic salt., Cut a thin slice off the top and bottom of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert onto paper towels to drain. Fill each tomato with about 2 teaspoons filling. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese., Serve chilled or place on foil-lined baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until warmed.

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CHICKEN THIGHS STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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A delicious and succulent chicken dish. It's on the table in less than an hour! Serve with pasta or roasted potatoes.

Provided by Jessica Lee

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 51m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 ½ cups frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¼ cup finely shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons drained and chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 toothpicks
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Microwave spinach in a microwave-safe bowl until defrosted, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  • Place chicken thighs in a gallon-sized resealable bag and pound with a heavy glass bottle until about 1/4-inch in thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
  • Combine the warm spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until cheeses melt. Spread over the chicken thighs; roll and secure with toothpicks.
  • Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs seam-side down and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 72.5 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 194.8 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH CREAMED SPINACH



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What a fun side to your guests! We love creamed spinach, totally dig stuffed tomatoes, and LOVE tomatoes stuffed with creamed spinach!

Provided by Naomi Nakashima

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 slice bacon
2 Tbsp bacon drippings
1/3 c onions
8 oz baby spinach
1/2 c sour cream
dash tabasco sauce
salt and pepper to taste
4 tomatoes
1/2 c gorgonzola cheese

Steps:

  • 1. First, cut the tops off the tomatoes and hollow them out. I use a melon-baller to hollow out my tomatoes. Then turn the tomatoes upside down and place them onto a paper towel so that they can drain very well (this keeps them from turning into baked mush).
  • 2. In a heavy skillet, cook the bacon to your liking (I prefer very crispy, just before burnt, bacon). Then pull the bacon out to drain but leave the drippings in the pan. Once they're drained, chop the bacon down to coarse bacon bits and set aside.
  • 3. Add the chopped onions into the skillet and cook until they are tender.
  • 4. Chop up the baby spinach and add it to the onions and continue to cook until the spinach is wilted nicely.
  • 5. Once the onions and spinach are done, cut the heat and add in the sour cream, tabasco sauce, salt and pepper, and about half of the chopped bacon that you cooked. Stir together until well blended.
  • 6. Turn the tomatoes right side up and fill with the spinach mixture. Top each tomato with about a tablespoon or two of crumbled gorgonzola cheese, depending on how large the tomatoes are. Then sprinkle with remaining bacon bits and place them onto a prepared baking sheet.
  • 7. Bake at 350 degrees for about 15-20 minutes. at 12 minutes, the tomatoes should still be warm and firm and the gorgonzola wil have just started to melt, at 20 minutes, the tomatoes will be less firm but the gorgonzola will be more melted.
  • 8. Serve warm.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SPINACH AND CHEESES



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Make and share this Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach and Cheeses recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tomatoes, medium firm ripe
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup onion, minced
10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed of all liquid
2 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
6 ounces neufchatel cheese, softened or 6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs, plus more for topping

Steps:

  • Cut tops off tomatoes. Using a teaspoon, carefully remove, and reserve, the pulp. Force pulp through strainer, rendering 1/2 cup of juice.
  • Lightly sprinkle pepper inside the tomato shells. Invert on paper towels, and let drain.
  • Over low heat, melt 2 Tbsp of butter in skillet. Add the garlic and onion. Sauté until soft, about 5 minute; set aside.
  • Combine onion and garlic with the reserved tomato juice, spinach, sour cream, cream cheese, mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and bread crumbs in a food processor. Blend thoroughly.
  • If mixture appears too thin, gradually add more bread crumbs, if it's too thick, add more tomato juice. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Scoop the filling mix into the tomato shells. Top with more bread crumbs and dot with bits of the remaining butter. Place in lightly greased baking dish and bake for 20-30 minutes.

BAKED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Baked Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 large firm tomatoes
salt and pepper
3 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach
1/3 cup butter
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 lb cream cheese, cubed
2/3 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Slice off the top of each tomatoe, gently spoon out the seeds& pulp, Cut skin around the middle to prevent splitting when baked.
  • Salt inside each tomatoe and invert them on a paper towelto drain for 30 minutes.
  • Wash spinach and with just the water clinging to the leaves cook until just wilted, 5 minutes.
  • Drain and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • Chop finely and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and saute onions, mushrooms and garlic until softened.
  • Increas heat and add spinach, cook until moisture evaporates, Mix into the spinach mixture cream cheese half the pine nuts, parsley, tarragon lemon juice, Salt& Pepper.
  • Pat tomatoe cavities dry, set upright ina shallow greased baking dish.
  • Stuff tomatoes with the spinach mixture.
  • Top with remaining pine nuts.
  • Brush tops with the melted butter.
  • Cover with foil and bake 350F degrees oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 220.3, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.4

CRUMB-TOPPED SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Golden brown crumbs add a pretty look to baked tomatoes. When your gang cuts into them, they will be delighted to find a savory spinach filling. They look special, but are very easy to make, and are always a hit a my house. -Debbie Andrew, Abingdon, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 medium tomatoes
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups sour cream
1 cup (4 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
4 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
4 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; invert onto paper towels to drain., In a small bowl, combine the spinach, sour cream, cheddar cheese, onions and salt. Spoon about 1/2 cup into each tomato., Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs; top each with 1/2 teaspoon butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Fat 15g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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Categories     Vegetable     Side

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy cream
1 t EVO
1 small onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
Salt and pepper
2 boxes chopped frozen spinach defrosted
2 few grates nutmeg
2 large beefsteak tomatoes
1/2 c blue cheese crumbles
Chopped chives for garnish

Steps:

  • Place the cream in a small pot and reduce by half by gently simmering 10 mins Heat med skillet with olive oil over med heat, add onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and sauté until translucent 6-7 mins Season Spinach with nutmeg then stir in the reduced cream. Adjust flavor with S & P. Preheat broiler. Trim tops off tomatoes and scoop out seeds. Stuff tomatoes with creamed spinach and top each with 1/4 cup blue cheese Broil to brown the cheese. Garnish the tomatoes with chives

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SPINACH



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Categories     Tomato

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

knob of butter
1 3/4 pounds spinach (leaves only), rinsed
salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste
pinch of grated nutmeg
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 large tomatoes
3 tablespoons beef stock

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the spinach leaves, cover, and allow to cook for a minute. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste. Remove from the flame. Spear the garlic clove on a kitchen fork and stir it through the spinach several times. Allow the spinach to cool. Blanch the tomatoes in boiling water, refresh in iced water, and peel. Cut each tomato in half and scoop out the seeds. Stuff the spinach into the tomato halves. Pour the beef stock onto a small baking tray and place the tomatoes on it. Heat through in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes.

SPIRIT'S SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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This is just so good! I love spinach and got this recipe from my friend Cindi. Its a great side to several dishes!

Provided by jovigirl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 ounces frozen spinach
4 medium tomatoes, -- firm
1 cup mozzarella cheese, -- shredded
1/4 cup onion, -- finely minced
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, -- minced

Steps:

  • Cook unopened spinach on high for 4 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes, drain well and squeeze dry. Put in large bowl. Slice and hollow out centers of tomatoes. Discard seeds. Chop pulp finely and add to spinach. Invert tomatoes shells on paper towels to drain. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, onion, parmesan, salt & pepper to spinach mixture and blend well. Spoon evenly into shells. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella and parsely. Arrange in 8-inch round glass or ceramic baking dish & cook at 350 degrees for 6 minutes or until heated through.

Tips:

  • To easily remove the tomato pulp, use a spoon to scoop it out, leaving about 1/2 inch of the tomato wall intact.
  • For a more flavorful filling, try using a variety of herbs and spices, such as basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, or onion powder.
  • If you don't have any bread crumbs, you can use cooked rice or quinoa instead.
  • To prevent the tomatoes from drying out, be sure to cover them with foil or a lid while they are baking.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Conclusion:

Spinach stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner, featuring a combination of flavors and textures that is sure to please everyone at the table. The juicy tomatoes, savory stuffing, and melted cheese create a delightful experience that is sure to leave you satisfied. Serve them as a main course or as a side dish, and enjoy the burst of flavors in every bite.

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