Mediterranean Rice Stuffed Tomatoes
Looking for a tasty and vibrant dish to bring a taste of the Mediterranean into your kitchen? These Mediterranean Rice Stuffed Tomatoes are a delightful blend of fresh herbs, rice, and juicy tomatoes that will transport you to sun-soaked shores with every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
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Cut off the tops of the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the flesh, seeds, and membranes, leaving behind a hollow shell. Save the tomato flesh for later.
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In a large bowl, mix together the rice, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, pine nuts, currants, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add in the reserved tomato flesh and mix well.
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Stuff each tomato with the rice mixture, pressing down gently to fill them completely.
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Place the stuffed tomatoes in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and cover the dish with foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the rice is cooked through.
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Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking to allow the tops to brown slightly.
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Once done, remove from the oven and let the stuffed tomatoes cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 stuffed tomato- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Total Fat
- 8 g
- Saturated Fat
- 1 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 150 mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 50 g
- Dietary Fiber
- 5 g
- Sugars
- 8 g
- Protein
- 6 g
These Mediterranean Rice Stuffed Tomatoes are perfect as a main course served with a side salad or as a flavorful side dish for a larger meal. The combination of the fragrant herbs, sweet currants, and crunchy pine nuts make each bite a burst of Mediterranean flavors that will leave you wanting more. Enjoy these stuffed tomatoes warm or at room temperature for a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to please your taste buds and transport you to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean.