Welcome to a culinary journey where flavors dance and textures harmonize. Embark on a delicious expedition with our spirit-infused spinach-stuffed tomatoes, a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. These succulent tomatoes, carefully selected for their plumpness and freshness, are transformed into edible vessels of delight. Their hollowed-out interiors become a haven for a savory spinach filling, delicately seasoned and infused with a hint of spirits.
Our collection of recipes caters to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. Choose from the classic vodka-infused filling, where the spirit lends a subtle warmth and depth of flavor. For a vegetarian delight, opt for the non-alcoholic version, where vegetable broth replaces the spirits, creating a flavorful and satisfying filling. For those seeking a gluten-free option, we have a special recipe that uses quinoa as the base, providing a protein-rich and nutritious alternative.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The spinach filling is a harmonious blend of sautéed spinach, aromatic herbs, and spices, complemented by the tangy zest of lemon and the richness of Parmesan cheese. The tomatoes, roasted to perfection, burst with natural sweetness and provide a delightful contrast to the savory filling.
Whether you're hosting a special dinner party or simply seeking a delectable weeknight meal, our spirit-infused spinach-stuffed tomatoes are sure to impress. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the magic that awaits.
SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 47m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
SPIRIT'S SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
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
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.
CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
This is another great recipe I tried from a cooking site! This is the best stuffed tomato I ever had! The white wine, garlic and cheeses go so well with the spinach and tomato! The photo is my own. =)
Provided by Lillian Russo
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- 2. Grease a baking dish.
- 3. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out just the pulp, leaving the walls intact. Pour the juice of the tomatoes into a measuring cup to reserve 1/4 cup. Sprinkle the inside of each tomato with salt and turn upside down onto a paper towel.
- 4. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add spinach and garlic, saute for about 2 minutes. Then add reserved tomato juice and wine. Let cook for another few minutes.
- 5. Remove saucepan from heat. Now add Parmesan, feta and panko breadcrumbs. Mix well. Add more panko if needed.
- 6. Spoon this mixture evenly into each tomato til slightly over flowing, as in photo.
- 7. Bake uncovered on middle rack for about 30-35 minutes. Keep an eye on them so that they don't brown too much. Then remove from oven.
- 8. Allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm.
- 9. These can also be made using cherry tomatoes and served as orderves.
CRUMB-TOPPED SPINACH-STUFFED TOMATOES
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
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.
STUFFED TOMATOES WITH SPINACH AND CHEESE
If you've never had stuffed tomatoes, you're in for a treat! My stuffed tomatoes recipe is filled with spinach and cheese, but there are so many variations below too.
Provided by URVASHI PITRE
Categories Side Dishes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut the tops off of the tomatoes. Using a small spoon, carefully remove and discard pulp.
- Season the insides of the tomatoes with ½ teaspoon of the black pepper and ¼ teaspoon of the salt. Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels and allow to drain while you make the filling.
- In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, Boursin cheese, sour cream, salt and pepper and ¼ cup of the shredded parmesan. Stir until ingredients are well combined. Divide the mixture between the tomatoes.
- Top tomatoes with the remaining ¼ cup shredded parmesan.
- Place the tomatoes in the air-fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 350°F for 15 minutes or until filling is hot.
- Follow steps 1-4, then place in a baking pan and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
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
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
CREAM SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
This is the first Rachel Ray recipe that I have tried, and that I actually liked! This was a super, simple recipe, and I wanted to post it because I thought everyone would enjoy it. I'm not a spinach person, but this was really good.
Provided by CyndiCB
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1, Fat 62.8, SaturatedFat 35.5, Cholesterol 188.3, Sodium 711.8, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 8.8, Protein 21.6
SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES
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
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.
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure that they hold their shape during cooking and don't get too mushy.
- Use a variety of spirits: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of spirits, such as vodka, gin, rum, or tequila. Each spirit will impart a unique flavor to the dish.
- Don't overcook the tomatoes: Overcooked tomatoes will become mushy and lose their flavor. Cook them just until they are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Make sure the filling is well-seasoned: The filling should be flavorful enough to stand up to the tomatoes. Use a variety of herbs, spices, and vegetables to create a delicious filling.
- Serve the tomatoes warm or at room temperature: Stuffed tomatoes are best served warm or at room temperature. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
Spirits spinach stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are perfect for a summer party or potluck, and they can also be made ahead of time and reheated. With a variety of spirits and fillings to choose from, there is a spirits spinach stuffed tomato recipe for everyone. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tomatoes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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