Vegetable Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

VEGETABLE STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• 1 Cut the tops off each tomato, allowing enough room for you to scoop out the seeds. Scoop out the flesh and seeds of each tomato using a grapefruit scooper or a teaspoon. Season the inside of the hollowed out tomato shells with salt, and put them upside down on a tray lined with paper towel, or on a large colander in your sink, to drain (they will need about 30 minutes). 2 In the meantime, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan. Add the minced onion, celery and garlic, and cook for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the cubed vegetables, and cook on high heat, stirring, for 3 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, lower the heat, cover, and cook for 15 more minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, heat 2 more tablespoons olive oil and cook the bread cubes in it until golden. Combine the bread (and cheese, if using) with the vegetable ratatouille. The mix should feel moist; otherwise you can add a couple tablespoons of vegetable stock. 3 Line a baking tray with parchment paper and place the tomato shells in it. Stuff the shell with the ratatouille and bread mix, top with olives, and drizzle or brush with a little more olive oil, if preferred. Bake for about 25-30 minute in a pre-heated 400˚F oven. As seen in Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller Magazine (Bitayavon Summer 2012) - Subscribe Now and never miss an issue.

VEGGIE-STUFFED TOMATOES

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.

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH RICE

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.

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:

• 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.

VEGETARIAN BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut the tomatoes in half, remove the seeds with your fingers, sprinkle with a little salt, and place upside down in a colander for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix the garlic and parsley together in a bowl, add the bread crumbs and Parmesan, and, using a fork, work the oil in little by little. Season with salt and pepper.
• Using a teaspoon, push the filling mixture into the tomato halves. Press it down with your fingers so that it sticks to the inside of the tomatoes (it will swell slightly in the oven and could overflow).
• Place the filled tomatoes in a greased ovenproof dish and back until tender, about 35 minutes.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

ROASTED TOMATOES STUFFED WITH SUMMER VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To form the tomato shells, with a serrated knife, slice off the tops of the tomatoes and remove their cores. Using your index finger, remove and discard the seeds. Then, using a melon baller or a spoon, scoop out the pulp, transferring the juices and pulp to a small bowl. Using your hands, squish the pulp and seeds until smooth but slightly chunky. Set aside and wash your hands.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 45 to 60 seconds. Add the corn and zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the tomato mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has been absorbed into the vegetable mixture and the skillet is dry, 3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. Place the goat cheese in a bowl. Add the vegetable mixture and chopped herbs. Stir until smooth and well-combined. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Arrange the tomato shells, cut-side up, in a small casserole dish. Spoon some filling (about 1/3 cup, depending on the size of the tomato) into each tomato. Sprinkle the chips over the filling.
• Bake until the filling is heated through, the tomato shells are tender, and the topping is golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately.

STUFFED TOMATOES (VEGETARIAN)

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a shallow baking dish.
• Cut off stem ends of tomatoes and reserve.
• Scoop out pulp, leaving flesh on walls and bottom; reserve pulp.
• For stuffing: Combine onion, avocado, garlic cheese, salt and pepper.
• Arrange tomato shells side by side in a casserole dish.
• Fill with stuffing.
• Replace stem ends.
• Puree reserved pulp.
• Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, oregano and water: pour over tomatoes.
• Bake for 50 minutes or until done.
• Serve tomatoes with their sauce.