Stuffed tomatoes, or tomates farcies, are a classic French dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. This versatile dish is made by hollowing out tomatoes and filling them with a variety of ingredients. The fillings can be simple or elaborate, and can include anything from ground beef and rice to seafood and vegetables. Stuffed tomatoes are often baked in the oven, but they can also be grilled or fried. The possibilities are endless, making stuffed tomatoes a great dish for any occasion.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)
A simple mixture of bread crumbs and herbs is all you need to make these Provençal baked stuffed tomatoes. Serve them with nearly any summer meal, even for breakfast alongside fried eggs.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories breakfast, brunch, vegetables, appetizer, side dish
Time 1h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. With a paring knife, core tomatoes. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the center of each tomato. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
- Mix together bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, cheese and red pepper, if using. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of bread-crumb mixture in the hollow of each tomato.
- Bake 30 minutes, until bread-crumb mixture is nicely browned and tomatoes are soft. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 92, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 332 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
STUFFED TOMATOES (TOMATES FARCIES)
Make and share this Stuffed Tomatoes (Tomates Farcies) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Stephanie Z.
Categories Pork
Time 3h
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak the salt pork overnight in cold water before cooking.
- To cook, rinse it in cold water, place in a saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about an hour. Drain and leave to cool before using to stuff the tomatoes.
- Wash the tomatoes, then use a small knife to cut off the top third of each one. Reserve the tops. Use a spoon to carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp from the center of each tomato, being careful not to puncture the skins. Save the scooped-out pulp and seeds for making the sauce. Lightly salt the inside of each tomato and reserve.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Place the seeds and pulp in a small saucepan with a little thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the consistency of a thin tomato sauce, stirring frequently. Reserve.
- While the sauce is cooking, place the onion in a saucepan with the milk, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer 7-8 minutes. Lift the onions out of the milk with a slotted spoon and chop them coarsely. Save the milk.
- Place the toast in a mixing bowl and add the milk used in cooking the onions. Allow to soak for about 10 minutes, then crush the toast with a fork; pour off any excess milk.
- Chop the salt pork, and add it to the toast along with the onion, garlic, leftover meat and parsley. Mix well, then add the egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and knead with your hands to mix thoroughly.
- Butter a baking dish just large enough to hold all the tomatoes. Fill each tomato with stuffing, then put the top sections back in place and arrange them in the baking dish around the tomatoes, then place in the over and bake for 1 hour. Serve hot from the oven in the baking dish.
TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)
Stuffed tomatoes is a popular cold-weather recipe in northern and eastern France. Traditionally, pork or a combination of pork and beef is used, but due to dietary restrictions we just use beef. Serve with rice.
Provided by SISTADISCO
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European French
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Slice tops off the tomatoes and reserve. Scoop out the pulp with a spoon and place, with juices, in a bowl.
- Sprinkle some salt into each tomato and set upside down in a casserole dish to drain excess juice. Chop tomato flesh into smaller pieces and place in the casserole dish.
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, herbes de Provence, garlic powder, and black pepper in the bowl; mix together with your hands. Turn tomatoes over and stuff them with beef mixture so that a small amount rises over the top. Cover with reserved tops.
- Roll up any leftover beef mixture into small bowls and place in the casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender and beef is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 212.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut out the core of each tomato. Turn one tomato at a time on its side and cut a thin slice about half an inch thick from the top of each. Use a spoon or, preferably, a melon ball cutter to scrape out the inside of each tomato, leaving a whole shell for stuffing. Chop and set the spooned-out centers aside. There should be about two cups.
- Heat the sausage meat in a skillet, chopping with the side of a heavy metal spoon to break up lumps. Add one cup of the onion and half of the garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the cubed pork and mushrooms. Add thyme, salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a saucepan and add the remaining half cup of onion and the remaining garlic. When the onion is wilted, add the scooped-out tomato and bay leaf. Bring to the boil and simmer five minutes.
- When the pork mixture has cooked 10 minutes, spoon and scrape it into the container of a food processor. Blend until it is coarsefine. Scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl. Add one-quarter cup of the chopped parsley, the eggs and bread crumbs and salt and pepper to taste.
- Select a baking dish large enough to hold the tomatoes when they are arranged on the dish close together in one layer.
- Pour the chopped tomato sauce over the dish and smooth it over to distribute it evenly.
- Stuff the tomatoes with the pork mixture, smoothing it over, and arrange them stuffed side up on the tomato base. Sprinkle the tops with grated Parmesan cheese and the oil.
- Place in the oven and bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 1282 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: Look for tomatoes that are deep red in color and have no blemishes or soft spots. The tomatoes should also be firm to the touch.
- Scoop out the tomato flesh carefully: Use a sharp knife to cut around the stem of the tomato and then scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Be careful not to puncture the tomato skin.
- Use a variety of fillings: There are many different types of fillings that you can use for stuffed tomatoes. Some popular options include rice, ground beef, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
- Season the filling well: Make sure to season the filling with a variety of herbs and spices. This will help to give the stuffed tomatoes a delicious flavor.
- Bake the stuffed tomatoes until the filling is cooked through: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of filling that you are using. However, most stuffed tomatoes will need to be baked for at least 30 minutes.
Conclusion:
Stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover rice, meat, and vegetables. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a stuffed tomato recipe that everyone will love.
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