Best 9 Herb Topped Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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Herb topped stuffed tomatoes are a delightful and easy-to-make dish that will add a burst of color and flavor to any table. Versatile and nourishing, this recipe combines the juicy goodness of tomatoes with a tantalizing blend of herbs, spices, and fillings, all topped off with a crispy herb-infused crust. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect herb topped stuffed tomato. From choosing the right tomatoes to mastering the art of stuffing, we'll guide you through each step of this classic dish, ensuring a memorable dining experience that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HERBY STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium vine-ripened tomatoes, tops removed and reserved (like "hats"), insides scooped out and reserved
1 tablespoon honey
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 bunch scallions (6 to 8), coarsely chopped, green and white parts both
One 15.5-ounce can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 generous cup spinach, coarsely chopped
1 generous cup arugula, coarsely chopped
8 leaves fresh basil
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Arrange the tomatoes cut-side up with space between each on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the honey and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt. Bake until slightly tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the ginger, vinegar, cumin, scallions and reserved insides of the tomatoes and stir to combine. Add the chickpeas, spinach and arugula and cook until the greens are wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Tear 2 leaves of basil and stir into the filling. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put 1 basil leaf into each tomato base and gently spoon in a liberal amount of filling. Bake until piping hot, 12 to 15 minutes. Top each stuffed tomato with grated Parmesan and a tomato "hat."

HERB-TOPPED STUFFED TOMATOES



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This simple treatment perfectly complements the fresh taste of tomatoes. Serve as a side dish to any entree or as a fresh summer appetizer. Mary E. Relyea - Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons butter, divided
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
4 large tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon butter until tender. Melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, combine the onion mixture, bread crumbs, cheese and melted butter. Spoon 2 tablespoons onto each tomato half., Place on a baking sheet. Broil 8 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle with basil and parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH BULGUR AND HERBS



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These stuffed tomatoes make a great summer dish. You can serve them either warm or at room temperature. I like using bulgur for stuffed vegetables, because it's light and softens quickly.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield Serves six

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup medium or coarse bulgur
Salt to taste
6 medium-size, ripe but firm tomatoes
1/2 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, dill, mint, chives, chervil and basil
1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup thickened yogurt or thick Greek yogurt
1 or 2 cloves garlic (to taste)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place the bulgur in a bowl and add 1/4 teaspon salt. Mix together. Bring 1 cup water to a boil, and pour over the bulgur. Allow to sit for 30 minutes or until the bulgur is soft and fluffy. Transfer to a strainer and press out excess water. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Slice off the tops of the tomatoes, about 3/4 inch down from the stem (or far enough down that it will be easy for you to hollow them out). Using a teaspoon or a grapefruit spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds, taking care not to cut through the skins. Place in a strainer set above a bowl. Rub the seed pods against the strainer to extract the juice. Discard the seeds. Carefully scoop out the pulp, and chop fine.
  • Mix together the bulgur, herbs, garlic, pine nuts, the chopped tomato pulp, 1/4 cup of the strained juice and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Season the hollowed out tomatoes with salt and pepper. Fill each tomato with the bulgur filling (you may have some stuffing left over). Place in a baking dish that is small enough to fit the tomatoes snugly. Drizzle 1/2 teaspoon olive oil over each one, and place the caps on top. Pour about 1/2 inch of water into the pan, and cover with foil. Bake 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and uncover. Serve warm, or allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Puree the garlic with a pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Stir into the yogurt, along with the mint. Serve the stuffed tomatoes with a dollop of the yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 186, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 465 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

STUFFED TOMATOES



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Spicy, tasty warm treat!

Provided by Stephanie Burr

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Tomatoes

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 large ripe tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, partially drained
½ cup dry bread crumbs
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ pound smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Cut the tops off of the tomatoes and use a knife to cut around the inside, separating the flesh from the skin. Scoop out the flesh. Place the tomatoes in a small baking dish. In a small bowl combine the canned tomatoes with the bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of cheese and the sausage; mix well. Spoon the mixture into the tomato skins and top with the remaining 1/3 cup of cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 1864.8 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

TOMATOES WITH HERB STUFFING



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This recipe uses hollowed-out whole tomatoes as cups for savory bread stuffing.-Faye Wortman, Evansville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
2 cups each cubed day-old white, whole wheat and rye bread
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted
8 medium tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread cubes, parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Add broth; toss to coat., Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Spoon about 1/3 cup stuffing into each tomato. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Place remaining stuffing around tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

STOVE TOP STUFFED TOMATOES



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Hollowed-out tomatoes are filled with an herb stuffing mix and baked for a savory summer side dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 tomatoes
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup vegetable oil spread, cut up
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Savory Herbs Stuffing Mix

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400ºF.
  • Cut tops off tomatoes; remove seeds and pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Chop pulp; drain. Set aside for later use. Discard tomato tops and seeds. Invert shells on paper towels to drain.
  • Meanwhile, combine water and spread in large bowl. Stir in stuffing mix and reserved pulp. Let stand 5 min. Place tomato shells in shallow baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; fill with stuffing mixture.
  • Bake 20 min. or until tomatoes are tender and stuffing is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 540 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

HERB STUFFED TOMATOES



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I saw this recipe on Everyday Italian with Giada De Laurentiis and enjoyed it. It is such a tasty way to use fresh garden tomatoes during the summer months and very easy to make.

Provided by Susie D

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 beefsteak tomatoes
1 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1 cup provolone cheese, grated
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely minced (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Seed by gently squeezing the tomato halves. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, being careful not to puncture the outer shell. Reserve the pulp.
  • Chop the reserved pulp and put in a medium bowl. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, cheese, optional garlic, and pepper and mix gently to combine.
  • Place the tomato halves in a buttered casserole dish, and fill with the bread crumb mixture.
  • Drizzle the top of the tomatoes with olive oil. Bake until the tops are browned, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 17, Sodium 473, Carbohydrate 15.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 9

HERB STUFFED TOMATOES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 beefsteak tomatoes
1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
3/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
1 cup grated provolone
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon butter, softened
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, discarding the seeds and reserving the pulp and being careful not to puncture the outer shell. Chop the reserved pulp and put in a medium bowl. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, cheese, and pepper and mix gently to combine. Place the tomato halves in a buttered casserole dish, and fill with the bread crumb mixture. Drizzle the top of the tomatoes with olive oil. Bake until the tops are browned, about 20 minutes.

HERB STUFFED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Herb Stuffed Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chef 998002

Categories     Low Protein

Time 40m

Yield 6 tomatoes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup arborio rice (or other short-grain white rice)
6 large tomatoes, ripe but firm
4 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the rice in a medium saucepan of boiling salted water, stirring periodically, until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse the rice under cold running water. Set the rice aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cut a 1/2-inch thick slice off the top of each tomato; reserve the tomato tops. Cut and scoop the seeds, pulp, and juice from each tomato into a small bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup of the tomato juice and pulp.
  • Oil the bottom of an 8 by 8-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Place the hollowed tomatoes in the prepared dish.
  • Toss the rice with the reserved tomato juice and pulp. Add garlic, basil, parsley, Parmesan, the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste. Combine well.
  • Spoon the rice mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, mounding slightly. Sprinkle leftover stuffing on the bottom of the pan. Drizzle entire dish with olive oil. Place the reserved tomato slices atop the tomatoes. Bake until the rice is heated through, about 20 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature. 6.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.2, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 74.2, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.8, Protein 5.5

Tips:

  • Choose ripe and firm tomatoes: This will ensure that the tomatoes hold their shape while cooking.
  • Hollow out the tomatoes carefully: Use a sharp knife to cut a circle around the stem of the tomato. Then, use a spoon to scoop out the pulp and seeds. Be careful not to puncture the tomato skin.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities are endless! Some popular fillings include rice, ground beef, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Season the filling well: Don't be afraid to use herbs, spices, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake the tomatoes until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tomatoes and the filling. Generally, you can expect to bake the tomatoes for 30-45 minutes.
  • Serve the tomatoes hot or cold: Stuffed tomatoes can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are also great for picnics and potlucks.

Conclusion:

Herb-topped stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or a snack. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stuffed tomatoes a try!

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