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Monday, January 12, 2009

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

I’ve heard of tomatoes stuffed with chicken salad, or tuna salad, but this is a new twist for me. I thought it sounded pretty good, so I’m posting it for all of you!

http://www.guidepostsmag.com/food/comfort-food-archive/?i=3037&tlid=0&tcid=331&tnid=74&taid=1

Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

Get a dose of the antioxidant lycopene from these overflowing tomatoes

By Peggy Frezon
Rensselaer, New York

A twist on the usual stuffed tomatoes, the combination of cheese and garlic gives this dish a flavorful aroma and hearty taste.

INGREDIENTS

6 firm tomatoes, at room temperature, washed
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon scallions, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
6 tablespoons Swiss cheese, grated

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.

2. Slice off top of tomatoes. Using a spoon, hollow out tomatoes, keeping an inch of meat on bottom and sides. Discard pulp.

3. Turn tomatoes upside down on paper towel to drain.

4. In a saucepan, heat oil, parsley, scallions, garlic and breadcrumbs. Mix together until just heated through and moist.

5. Place tomatoes in well-oiled casserole dish. Fill with stuffing.

6. Top each with 1 tablespoon cheese. Brush tomatoes with oil.

7. Bake for 45 minutes, basting with oil drippings occasionally.

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