Snappy Stuffed Tomatillos Recipes

STUFFED TOMATOES

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.

SNAPPY STUFFED TOMATILLOS

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice from stem ends of tomatillos. Remove pulp and seeds with melon baller or small spoon. Blot the insides of each with a paper towel. (Thanks to Hokieslady for the tip! :)).
• Mix cheddar cheese, corn, cream cheese, onions and 1 teaspoon of ground red chiles.
• Fill tomatillos with cheese mixture.
• Sprinkle with ground red chiles.
• Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

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.

QUICK PURPLE TOMATILLO SAUCE

Steps:

• Put tomatillos in a medium saucepan; cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cook 4 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
• Process tomatillos, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, salt, and 1/4 cup liquid in a blender until a slightly chunky sauce forms, adding more liquid as needed.

SNAPPY STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1. Cut thin slice from stem ends of tomatoes. Remove pulp and seeds with melon baller or spoon.2. Mix remaining ingredients. Fill tomatoes with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with additional ground red chilies and sliced green onions if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least a hours to blend flavors but no longer than 48 hours.FOOD for THOUGHTWhen you're tired, any new thing can seem like a daunting task. To make filling the tomatoes easier, fill 5 or 6 roma (plum) tomatoes instead of the cherry tomatoes. No need to scoop out the seeds just make a hole in the tomato by making a cone-shaped cut near the stem end and removing the stem. Fill the tomatoes with the cheese mixture, and you're all set.NUTRITION FACTS: High in vitamins A and C low fiber1 SERVING: Calories 125 (Calories from Fat 65) Fat 6g (Saturated 4g) Cholesterol 20mg Sodium 260mg Potassium 320mg Carbohydrate 9g (Dietary Fiber 1g) Protein 8g % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 24% Calcium 10% Iron 4% Folic Acid 24% Magnesium 4% DIET EXCHANGES: 1/2 High-Fat Meat, 2 Vegetable 1/2 FatFrom "Betty Crocker's Living with Cancer Cookbook." Text Copyright 2005 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

TOMATILLOS FRITOS (FRIED GREEN TOMATILLOS)

Steps:

• Remove the papery husks and stems from the tomatillos. Under warm running water. gently rub the tomatillos using your fingers to remove the sticky residue. Pat dry. Cut up into 1/4" slices.
• In skillet heat the oil.
• In a non-reactive shallow dish, mix together the milk, egg, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce. Soak the tomatillo slices in the milk mixture for about 30 minutes.
• On a piece of waxed paper, stir together the flour, semolina meal (or cornmeal), salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Remove one slice of tomatillo from the milk mixture then dredge each tomatillo slice into the flour, shaking off any excess flour.
• Heat a castiron skillet to medium-high and add oil or lard. Fry the slices on each side for 5 minutes or until crispy. Do not crowd the tomatillos.
• Transfer to paper towels to soak up the grease.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh minced cilantro if desired. Serve warm.
• Servings are approximate.