Best 9 Stuffed Tomatoes With Rice Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors, where culinary creativity meets the wholesome goodness of stuffed tomatoes with rice! Embark on a journey to discover the art of preparing this classic dish. From selecting the perfect tomatoes to mastering the blend of herbs and spices, this article will guide you through the steps of creating a delightful meal that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or meat-filled version, we'll explore variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate stuffed tomatoes with rice.

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RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES



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I learned to put an Italian twist on my cooking after getting married since my husband is of Italian descent. I don't have many occasions to cook anymore. But when I'm expecting company, this is the dish I'll likely prepare.-Marion Amonte, Hingham, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 large tomatoes
1 pound ground beef
1 cup cooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 pound Swiss cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato and discard; remove core. Carefully scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Chop reserved pulp., In a large skillet, cook beef until no longer pink; drain. Add the rice, parsley, basil, salt, pepper and tomato pulp; heat through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses., Spoon into tomato shells. Place in a greased shallow baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH RICE



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Here's a pretty side dish that will please everyone who tastes it. Stuffed with brown or white rice, these tomatoes can be prepared ahead and baked hours later-so they're perfect for a busy hostess.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell; discard seeds. Chop pulp and set aside. Sprinkle the insides of tomatoes with salt; invert onto paper towels to drain., In a small skillet, saute onion in 2 tablespoons butter until tender. Add reserved tomato pulp; cook until most of the liquid is evaporated. Remove from the heat; stir in the rice, cheese, parsley, basil and garlic salt., Stuff into tomato shells; dot with remaining butter. Place in a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 589mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH RICE



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

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.

RICE AND BEEF STUFFED TOMATOES



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Ground beef, rice, garlic, and lots of other stuff is spooned into tomatoes and baked in 20 minutes.

Provided by Casey Floyd

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 10

7 tomatoes
1 cup water
1 cup instant rice
1 pound lean ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, diced
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (6 fluid ounce) can tomato juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut tops from tomatoes and scoop out the pulp; transfer pulp to a bowl and chop. Reserve tops of tomatoes.
  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, pour in the rice, and cover pan; let stand until rice absorbs water, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Mix cooked rice, onion, garlic, garlic salt, and black pepper into ground beef; add reserved tomato pulp and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened, 10 minutes.
  • Set hollowed-out tomatoes into the prepared baking dish and fill each tomato with ground beef mixture. If desired, place tomato tops back on filled tomatoes. Pour tomato juice over filled tomatoes for extra juiciness.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are tender and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 42.5 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 16.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 795.9 mg, Sugar 11 g

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

RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Leftover rice becomes a summery side dish in this easy recipe that requires only 10 minutes of prep time.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup leftover cooked white rice
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch ovenproof loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Carefully cut tops off tomatoes. Scoop out tomato flesh; place in medium bowl. Invert tomato shells and tops onto kitchen towel to drain while making filling.
  • Into medium bowl with tomato flesh, use stick blender to pulse until tomatoes are smooth. Add basil, parsley, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Stir in rice.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into tomato shells. Place tomato tops over filled shells. Place tomatoes in loaf pan. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until tomatoes are softened and mixture is thoroughly heated

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH RICE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     appetizer, side dish

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 medium-size tomatoes
4 tablespoons sugar
1 cup extra virgin olive oil, preferably Greek
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 tablespoons chopped mint leaves
Salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off tops of tomatoes and reserve. Scoop out tomato pulp, chop, drain and reserve. Sprinkle sugar inside tomatoes.
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a 10-inch skillet. Add onion. Cook over medium heat until soft. Add rice, stir and cook a few minutes. Add currants, pine nuts, mint, half the tomato pulp and 1/2 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Purée remaining tomato pulp, and spread in bottom of shallow baking dish that will hold all the tomatoes without much room to spare.
  • Spoon rice mixture into tomatoes; it will not fill them. Replace tops, spoon a tablespoon of oil over each tomato, and sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake 1 1/2 hours.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature before serving as an appetizer or with cold poached fish or grilled lamb.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 592, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 857 milligrams, Sugar 24 grams

STUFFED TOMATOES WITH SPINACH , RICE AND CHEESE



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This delicious recipe is courtesy of the Florida Fresh Tomato committee...goes great with grilled foods. If desired the meat filling can be prepared hours in advance, just fill the shells when ready to bake.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 large meaty fresh tomatoes (room temperature)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped thawed and hand-squeezed
3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon fried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1 chicken bouillon cube
pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking rice, uncooked (Minute Rice is good)
1/4-1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Cut a slice from the top of the tomato; remove the inside pulp (leaving 1/4-inch thick shell, set aside.
  • Chop the tomato pulp (should make about 3-1/2 cups pulp).
  • In a large skillet, over high heat, heat the olive oil until hot.
  • Add in mushrooms and onions, cook and stir until soft (about 10 minutes).
  • Add in the drained spinach, chopped tomato pulp, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; cook over low heat stirring occasionally, until flavors blend (about 10 minutes).
  • Stir in the UNCOOKED rice; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste).
  • Place the tomato shells in a prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon the hot mixture evenly between the tomato shells.
  • Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
  • Bake about 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are hot and the filling is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.2, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 333.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 7.4

RISOTTO-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Ideal for a light supper or weekend lunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 beef tomatoes
2 tsp olive oil
50g risotto rice
2 spring onions , chopped
1 small courgette , chopped
50g chestnut mushroom , wiped and sliced
250ml vegetable stock (such as Marigold)
½ tsp dried mixed Italian herbs
6 fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp finely grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
handful of rocket leaves

Steps:

  • Slice the tops off the tomatoes and set aside. Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the tomatoes with a teaspoon, but be careful not to cut through to the base. Chop the pulp and keep the seeds, but discard the hard, central cores.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan and tip in the rice. Fry gently over a low heat for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to stop the rice from browning, then add the spring onions, courgette and mushrooms and fry gently for 2 more minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to fan 170C/conventional 190C/gas 5. Pour in the stock then stir in the dried herbs, tomato pulp and seeds - the seeds will add fibre, and won't be noticeable in the finished dish. Cook gently for about 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice is tender and the stock has been absorbed - add extra stock or water if necessary. Turn off the heat, tear the basil leaves into the pan and scatter with Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and stir well.
  • Put the tomatoes in an ovenproof dish and fill each one generously with the risotto. Replace tomato tops and bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes are tender. Cool for 5 minutes, then serve with a few rocket leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 5.4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2.8 grams fiber, Protein 6.4 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm tomatoes: This will ensure that they can hold their shape during cooking and not become mushy.
  • Use a variety of fillings: You can use any type of filling you like, such as rice, meat, vegetables, or cheese.
  • Season the filling well: This will help to add flavor to the tomatoes.
  • Bake the tomatoes until they are tender: The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tomatoes and the filling, but they should be tender when pierced with a knife.
  • Serve the tomatoes hot or cold: Stuffed tomatoes can be served hot or cold, so they are a great option for a variety of occasions.

Conclusion:

Stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give stuffed tomatoes a try!

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