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Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Discover a classic French Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe packed with savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks, easy to prepare and versatile for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large ripe tomatoes
  • 400 g ground beef or chicken
  • 1 unit onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 50 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 unit egg
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 10 cl vegetable or meat broth

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring spoons
  • Kitchen spoon
  • Oven mitts

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Wash the tomatoes and slice off the tops; scoop out the insides and place the pulp in a bowl.
  3. Lightly sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with salt and let them drain upside down for 10 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and reserved tomato pulp.
  5. Fill each tomato with the meat mixture, pressing down gently, and replace the tops.
  6. Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and pour the broth into the bottom of the dish.
  7. Bake for 40–45 minutes, basting occasionally, until the tops are golden brown and the filling is fully cooked.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep—consider doubling the recipe and freezing half for an easy weeknight meal!
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