Vegetarian Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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.

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.

VEGETARIAN STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Rinse tomatoes and halve horizontally, then trim stem so top half stands upright.
• Scoop out seeds and flesh from tomatoes with a teaspoon. Pass through a sieve into a bowl, pressing on solids with the spoon to extract as much liquid as possible.
• Rinse zucchini, wipe dry and cut into about 5 mm (approximately 1/4-inch) cubes.
• Stir the zucchini into the tomato pulp and season with vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Toast the sesame seeds in a small dry pan until golden brown, tossing frequently, then stir into the zucchini mixture while still warm.
• Rinse the mint, shake dry and pluck leaves. Reserve some leaves for garnish and finely chop the rest, then fold into the zucchini mixture.
• Season zucchini mixture with salt and pepper, then spoon into the tomato halves. Garnish with reserved mint leaves and serve.

STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• A big platter of these tomatoes goes well with grilled meat or fish, or serve them as a starter with cured meats and crusty bread.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Toast the bread, then remove the crusts and break it up into the food processor to make crumbs. Add the thyme, chives or parsley, oil and garlic, then pulse briefly to mix.
• Halve the tomatoes and put in one layer in a shallow ovenproof dish. Spread each cut side with a little mustard, then sprinkle a little of the crumb mix on the top. Bake for 15-20 mins until the topping is crunchy and lightly browned.

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.