Are you looking for a delightful and satisfying meal that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor? Look no further than stuffed tomatoes! This classic dish combines juicy, ripe tomatoes with a variety of delicious fillings, creating a dish that is perfect for any occasion. In this article, we bring you a collection of stuffed tomato recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. From classic Italian recipes to unique and innovative variations, we have something for everyone.
Our first recipe is a traditional Italian stuffed tomato that is bursting with flavor. This recipe uses a combination of ground beef, rice, herbs, and spices to create a savory filling that is perfectly complemented by the juicy tomatoes. We also have a vegetarian-friendly recipe that features a filling made from a combination of quinoa, black beans, corn, and vegetables. For those who love a bit of spice, our Mexican-inspired stuffed tomatoes are sure to hit the spot. These tomatoes are filled with a mixture of ground turkey, black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican spices. And for a unique and refreshing take on stuffed tomatoes, try our Greek-style recipe, which features a filling made from a combination of feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, and herbs.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy this classic dish. Stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. Serve them as a main course or as a side dish, and you are sure to impress your family and friends.
STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES
I make this baked stuffed tomatoes dish often-my family really likes it. Besides being flavorful, the tomatoes make a colorful, zesty addition to any dinner. -Edna Jackson, Kokomo, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert shells onto paper towels to drain. Mix stuffing ingredients except parsley; spoon stuffing into tomatoes. Sprinkle with parsley. , Place tomatoes in a baking dish; cover with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning of stuffing. Bake until tomatoes are tender and stuffing is hot, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rinse tomatoes and cut the tops off.
- Using a spoon, scrape out the insides of the tomato. Chop the insides and the tops.
- Cook sausage, onion and garlic in a skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat.
- Add tomato tops, white wine, tomato paste, salt, and Italian seasoning. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir in rice and cook until heated through.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese and 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese for topping. Stir remaning mozzarella and parmesan into the rice mixture.
- Place tomatoes in a baking dish and gently fill with rice mixture (extra filling can be placed in the pan next to the tomatoes if desired . Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are cooked and filling is heated through. Do not overcook.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Sodium 743 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
VEGGIE-STUFFED TOMATOES
This recipe is my wife's favorite, she loves when I cook it for her. The tasty, meatless stuffing is perfect for a side dish, but it's also filling enough for a whole meal. - Scott Szekretar, Islip, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Leaving a 1/2-in. shell, scoop out and reserve pulp. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain., Meanwhile, in a food processor, cover and process the carrot, celery, onion, garlic and reserved pulp until finely chopped. In large skillet, saute vegetable mixture and oregano in oil until tender. Add wine or broth; simmer, uncovered, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and basil., Stuff tomatoes; replace tops. Place in a shallow baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until heated through, 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 234mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STUFFED TOMATOES
Spicy, tasty warm treat!
Provided by Stephanie Burr
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Tomatoes
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh. Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish. In a small bowl combine the canned tomatoes with the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of cheese and the sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1864.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g
CHICKEN & TOMATO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: large spaghetti squash, salt, pepper, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, garlic, roma tomatoes, spinach, marinara sauce, fresh basil, red pepper
Provided by Robin Broadfoot
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
- With a sharp knife, slice the squash in half. (If the squash is too tough - puncture in several places forming a dotted line around the squash. Microwave 3-5 minutes to soften. Allow to cool before cutting in half - following the dotted line).
- Scoop out the seeds, brush with oil, salt, and pepper, and place face down on a baking tray. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a fork can easily pierce the skin.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add chicken breasts (seasoned with salt and pepper) and garlic, and fully cook.
- Add tomatoes and spinach. Cook until spinach has wilted. Add marinara sauce.
- Stack the basil leaves and roll them up. Cut into slices and add to pan.
- Add crushed red pepper, and stir until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Once the squash has finished roasting, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before turning over and pulling at it with a fork. (Careful, there will be some steam!)
- Shred the inside of each squash, being careful not to poke through the skin. Pour the sauce over the shredded squash, top with fresh basil, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 13 grams
STUFFED TOMATOES
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only.
- Cut the tops off of each tomato and scoop out the inside flesh into a bowl. Set aside the tomato shells. Roughly chop the inside tomato flesh or break it up with your hands, yielding 1 cup. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a large saute pan over the direct heat side of the grill and add a drizzle of olive oil. Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, add the ground beef and cook until it begins to brown, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic, onions, lemon zest, another drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Give it a stir and cook until fragrant and the onions are translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Then stir in the reserved tomato insides. Cook for about 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pan for any brown bits. Add the mint and parsley. Give it one more stir and remove from the heat. Add the rice, pine nuts and goat cheese.
- Fill each reserved tomato shell to the top with the beef mixture and place into a cast-iron skillet. Sprinkle with the panko and drizzle with olive oil. Place on the indirect heat side of the grill and close the lid. Bake until golden brown on top, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with olive oil drizzled over the top.
STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Slice tomatoes in half horizontally and scoop out pulp and seeds. Salt insides and rest upside down on a sheet pan lined with a wire rack to extract juices, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix together bread crumbs, garlic, basil, pepper, 1/4 cup of the grated Parmesan and oil. Stuff tomatoes with the filling, sprinkle with remaining Parmesan, and bake until tomatoes are cooked through and tops are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
STUFFED TOMATOES
Steps:
- Put mushrooms, water, and wine into a container and soak until mushrooms are rehydrated. Remove mushrooms and squeeze out excess liquid. Reserve the liquid. Roughly chop mushrooms.
- Sprinkle the cored and seeded tomatoes with salt and place upside down to drain. In a saute pan heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and add shallots, garlic, and onion. Cook until translucent. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes then add 1/2 cup of the reserved mushroom liquid to pan and cook for another 4 or 5 minutes, or until most of liquid is absorbed. Add the panko and the chopped tomato and stir to combine. Season the mushroom mixture with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
- Preheat the broiler. Mix together the room temperature goat cheese and parsley and reserve. Stuff each tomato with the mushroom stuffing and top with thin layer of goat cheese mixture. Place tomatoes on a baking sheet and put under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is slightly melted and golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 8 milligrams, Sodium 184 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 5 grams
STUFFED TOMATOES
Tomatoes stuffed with goat cheese bring a bit of the Mediterranean to your backyard picnic.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Place tomatoes, stem side up, on a rimmed baking sheet and brush with oil. Broil just until skins blister, 1 minute. In a small bowl, lightly mash goat cheese and stir in marjoram. Season with salt and pepper. With a paring knife, cut a small opening in the top of each tomato; stuff with 1 teaspoon goat-cheese mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe tomatoes: Select firm, ripe tomatoes with smooth skin and deep red color. Avoid tomatoes with blemishes or bruises.
- Use a variety of fillings: Experiment with different fillings to create a variety of flavors. Some popular options include rice, ground beef, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- Season the filling well: Don't forget to season the filling with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will enhance the flavor of the stuffed tomatoes.
- Stuff the tomatoes tightly: When stuffing the tomatoes, pack the filling in tightly to prevent it from falling out during baking.
- Bake until the tomatoes are tender: Bake the stuffed tomatoes until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tomatoes and the filling.
- Serve hot or cold: Stuffed tomatoes can be served hot or cold. They make a great appetizer, main course, or side dish.
Conclusion:
Stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, you can create a stuffed tomato that is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stuffed tomatoes a try!
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