stuffed tomatoes
Delicious baked tomatoes stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, herbs, and cheese.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces large ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Slice off the tops of the tomatoes and scoop out the insides to create hollow shells.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked rice, parsley, salt, and pepper to the skillet and mix well.
- Stuff each tomato with the rice mixture and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Place stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Perfect as a side dish or main for a vegetarian meal.