Best 2 Arugula Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

Arugula stuffed tomatoes are a delightful culinary creation that blends the vibrant flavors of fresh arugula with the tangy sweetness of tomatoes. This dish offers a delightful balance of textures, with the juicy tomatoes yielding to the crisp arugula and creamy filling. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, arugula stuffed tomatoes are sure to impress with their vibrant colors and unforgettable taste.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

FLOUNDER STUFFED WITH ARUGULA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Flounder Stuffed With Arugula and Sun-Dried Tomatoes image

This is a healthy dish using a potato to hold the arugula and sundried tomatoes together in the flouder roll topped with pine nuts. Cooking time depends on how thick th flounder is. You can also lay the flounder down next to each other, fill and roll up together in one roll, baking time may be a bit longer for this.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large baking potato, peeled and thinly sliced (8 oz)
2 garlic cloves, peeled
salt
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
10 ounces arugula, cooked and chopped (or spinach)
4 sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, diced
4 flounder fillets, seasoned with
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon pine nuts

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
In small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over medium heat. Add potato, garlic and salt and cook until potato is tender, about 10 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer potato and garlic to medium bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking liquid and mash with a fork or potato masher. Stir in parmesan, pepper, nutmeg and a pinch of salt. Stir in arugula (liquid squeezed out)and sundried tomatoes.
Lay flounder fillets on a work surface with skinned-side up. Sprinkle 2 tsp of lemon juice evenly over fish. Spoon arugula or spinach mixture onto fillets and roll up.
Butter a baking pan.
Place flounder rolls in buttered pan seam-side down. Sprinkle flounder with remaining 2 tsp lemon juice, olive oil, paprika and pine nuts. Bake 20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.

ARUGULA-STUFFED TOMATOES

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Categories Tomato Side

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 vine ripe tomatoes, tops
trimmed and seeded
extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
STUFFING
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano
Reggiano cheese
1/2 tea. crushed red pepper
1 clove garlic chopped
2 cups arugula leaves
1 tbs. olive oil

Steps:

Arrange tomatoes on a broiler, drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper. Combine bread crumbs, cheese, red pepper flakes, garlic, arugula and oil and pulse in food processor to make stuffing. Stuff tomatoes, place in center rack of oven. Bake 10-12 min. at 400*.

Tips:

Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure they hold their shape when stuffed and baked.
Use a variety of fillings: This will add flavor and texture to your dish. Some popular fillings include cooked rice, ground beef or turkey, cheese, and vegetables.
Season the filling well: This will help to enhance the flavor of the tomatoes.
Top the tomatoes with breadcrumbs or grated cheese: This will add a crispy topping and help to brown the tomatoes.
Bake the tomatoes until they are tender and the filling is heated through: This will usually take about 30 minutes.

Conclusion:

Arugula stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. They can be made with a variety of fillings, so you can customize them to your own taste. Plus, they are a great way to use up any leftover rice or vegetables.