Best 8 Tomatoes And Peppers Stuffed With Basmati Rice And Kale Recipes

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**Explore a Culinary Symphony of Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers: A Medley of Mediterranean Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this collection of tantalizing stuffed tomato and pepper recipes. These vibrant dishes, brimming with the essence of fresh summer produce, offer a delightful symphony of flavors and textures that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. From the classic combination of juicy tomatoes and aromatic basmati rice to the delightful twist of stuffed peppers bursting with a medley of flavors, these recipes promise an unforgettable dining experience. Each dish is a testament to the culinary artistry of the Mediterranean region, where fresh ingredients and vibrant spices come together to create dishes that are both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors as you explore these stuffed tomato and pepper recipes, a true celebration of the Mediterranean's culinary heritage.

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GREEK STUFFED TOMATOES AND PEPPERS (YEMISTA)



Greek Stuffed Tomatoes and Peppers (Yemista) image

This is my favorite! The best time to make it is in August when the garden tomatoes are ready for harvest. Hothouse tomatoes are just not the same. My mom made this every year, and when she did, I thought I died and went to heaven. Enjoy!

Provided by Denise Phillips Sarigianopoulo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 large ripe tomatoes
4 large green bell peppers
¼ cup butter
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
2 pounds ground beef chuck
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
½ cup water
1 ½ cups converted (parboiled) rice (such as Uncle Ben's®)
½ cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut off tops of tomatoes, leaving 1 corner still attached to create a lid. Scoop insides of tomatoes and transfer 'meat' to a large bowl; squeeze juices out of tomatoes. Cut off tops of green peppers and reserve for later use; scoop out seeds and membranes. Arrange tomatoes and bell peppers in a 11x17-inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add ground chuck, soy sauce, seasoned salt, and black pepper to onion mixture; cook until ground chuck is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix squeezed tomato meat and water into browned chuck; bring to a simmer, about 15 minutes. Add rice and bring to a boil; remove skillet from heat. Spoon beef-rice mixture into tomatoes; place tops onto filled tomatoes and arrange them into the baking dish with lid sides down.
  • Stuff bell peppers with beef-rice mixture and top with reserved lids; lay bell peppers sideways in the baking dish. Pour olive oil over stuffed tomatoes and bell peppers; season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn bell peppers and continue baking until bell peppers and tomatoes are softened, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 411.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

BEST EVER EASY STUFFED PEPPERS (5 INGREDIENTS)



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Easy, cheesy, sausage and rice stuffed bell peppers - just five ingredients and ready in 20 minutes for the perfect weeknight meal!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 bell peppers (tops cut off and seeds and membranes removed)
1 pound mild or spicy ground Italian sausage (for alternative protein options, see notes)
3 cup uncooked Spanish style rice (or white rice, see note)
1 ½ cups water
1 15-ounce can fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
cilantro or green onions for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a large baking dish and arrange bell peppers standing up. (If they want to tip over you can always cut off the very bottom 1/8 of an inch or so to flatten them out and help them stand!) Transfer to preheated oven and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes until tender. (Move ahead with Step 2 while peppers are baking!)
  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, cook sausage for 5-6 minutes, breaking apart with a spatula or spoon as it cooks, until well browned. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a platter, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
  • Add rice, water, and tomatoes to the pan, give it a good stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce to LOW, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir sausage and 1/2 cup of the cheese into the pan. Spoon mixture into the baked peppers and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with green onions or cilantro if desired and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 kcal, Carbohydrate 63 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 469 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RICE AND KALE STUFFED PEPPERS



Rice and Kale Stuffed Peppers image

This delicious vegetarian entrée is made with sweet bell peppers stuffed with rice, tofu, artichoke hearts and kale.

Provided by By Inspired Taste

Categories     Side Dish

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 red or yellow bell peppers, or 1 of each, cut lengthwise in half
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
6 oz firm tofu, cut into cubes
1 cup torn packed kale leaves
1/3 cup drained Progresso™ marinated artichoke hearts (from 6-oz jar), chopped
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1 medium tomato, seeded, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 cup cooked rice
1/3 cup Greek plain yogurt (from 6-oz container)
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil or cooking parchment paper. Place bell pepper halves on cookie sheet.
  • In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion in oil about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add tofu; cook about 2 minutes or until light golden brown. Add kale and artichoke hearts; cook 1 minute longer or until kale is wilted. Stir in broth, tomato and garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until hot. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in rice, yogurt and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into pepper halves.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until peppers begin to soften.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BASMATI RICE AND TURKEY STUFFED PEPPERS



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These are perfect for a weeknight, guilt-free meal with the family that even the kids will love! Any leftover stuffing can be kept in the fridge for 3 days

Provided by Emily Ott

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups water
¾ cup brown basmati rice (such as Trader Joe's®)
½ onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and brown rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and parsley; cook for 2 minutes. Add ground turkey, salt, and garlic power. Cook and stir using a wooden spoon until meat is no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and 1/2 cup chicken broth. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes. Add cooked rice and stir stuffing well.
  • Fill each bell pepper half with stuffing and arrange neatly in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover each pepper with a handful of shredded Cheddar cheese. Pour remaining chicken broth into the bottom of the baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is browned, about 5 minutes more. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.7 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 49.9 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 374.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH RICE



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Here's a pretty side dish that will please everyone who tastes it. Stuffed with brown or white rice, these tomatoes can be prepared ahead and baked hours later-so they're perfect for a busy hostess.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; discard seeds. Chop pulp and set aside. Sprinkle the insides of tomatoes with salt; invert onto paper towels to drain., In a small skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add reserved tomato pulp; cook until most of the liquid is evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, parsley, basil and garlic salt., Stuff into tomato shells; dot with remaining butter. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

TOMATO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Nonstick cooking spray
4 large red peppers
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped kalamata olives
4 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a large, shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cut the peppers in half lengthwise, removing the seeds but leaving the stem. Although the stem is not edible it looks good in this dish and helps the pepper retain its shape. Place the peppers cut side up in the baking dish.
  • Divide the sliced garlic and the olives evenly among the peppers. Cut each tomato into 8 wedges and put 4 wedges into each pepper. Drizzle each stuffed pepper with a little oil and season with a few grinds of pepper.
  • Roast the peppers for about 50 minutes or until they are tender and beginning to brown around the edges.

RICE WITH KALE AND TOMATOES



Rice with Kale and Tomatoes image

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup long-grain unconverted rice
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
a 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained, seeded, and chopped
2 cups finely chopped rinsed kale leaves

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan bring 1 cup water to a boil, add the rice and salt to taste, and cook the rice, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. In a heavy skillet cook the garlic in the oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is golden, add the tomatoes and the kale, and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the kale is tender. Fluff the rice with a fork and in a bowl combine well the rice, the kale mixture, and salt and pepper to taste.

PEPPERS ROASTED WITH GARLIC, BASIL AND TOMATOES



Peppers Roasted with Garlic, Basil and Tomatoes image

This is a bright, beautiful, and very simple vegetarian dish. The secret of the sophisticated flavor is in the herb vinegar. I like to use white vinegar flavored with sprigs of tarragon.

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

olive oil-flavored cooking spray
1 green bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 yellow bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped fresh basil
8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon herb vinegar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil flavored cooking spray.
  • Place the bell pepper halves open side up in the prepared baking dish. In a medium bowl, toss together the cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic. Fill each pepper half with a handful of this mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the aluminum foil, and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, and sprinkle with herb vinegar. These are equally good served hot or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18.7 calories, Carbohydrate 4.1 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 393.7 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips

  • Choose the right tomatoes and peppers: Look for firm, ripe tomatoes with no blemishes. Bell peppers are the most common type used for stuffing, but you can also use other varieties like poblano or jalapeño peppers.
  • Prepare the rice ahead of time: This will make the assembly process much easier. You can cook the rice the day before or even a few days in advance and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Don't overstuff the tomatoes and peppers: You want to leave some room for the filling to expand during cooking. Otherwise, they may burst.
  • Use a variety of fillings: In addition to the basmati rice and kale, you can also add other ingredients like ground turkey, beef, or lamb. You can also add different vegetables like corn, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • Bake the tomatoes and peppers until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tomatoes and peppers, but they should be done in about 30-40 minutes.

Conclusion

Tomatoes and peppers stuffed with basmati rice and kale is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own tastes. With a little creativity, you can create a dish that the whole family will love.

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