Vegetable Stuffed Tomatoes 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.

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.

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.