GREEK STUFFED TOMATOES
Stuffed tomatoes are ubiquitous in Greece. They're filled with rice and herbs, usually mint and dill, with a little shredded zucchini mixed in with the rice. I'm giving you the choice of bulgur or rice. If you can't tolerate gluten, use the rice; if you can and prefer a whole grain, use the bulgur.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 2h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the tomatoes. With a sharp paring knife, cut out the tops of the tomatoes as you would a jack-o'-lantern, leaving them intact so that you can replace them when you bake the tomatoes. Cut away the woody core, and reserve the tops. Using a small spoon, preferably a grapefruit spoon, scoop out the insides of the tomatoes. Place a strainer over a bowl, and rub the seed pods against the strainer. Discard the seeds. Finely chop the pulp. Add to the bowl with the juice. Salt the tomato shells, place them upside down on a rack set on a baking sheet, and let drain while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Toss the shredded zucchini with a generous amount of salt, and let drain in a colander for 10 minutes. Take up handfuls of zucchini and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Transfer to the bowl with the tomato pulp. Add the garlic, mint, parsley or dill, and rice or bulgur. Season generously with salt and pepper. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil a baking dish large enough to accommodate all of the tomatoes. Fill the tomatoes almost to the top with the stuffing, and replace the caps. Place in the oiled baking dish. Drizzle on the remaining oil. Place in the oven, and bake 45 minutes to an hour until the tomatoes are almost collapsing. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool to room temperature or serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 130, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 389 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams
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gezaro kruger
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The tomatoes were so juicy and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making these again.
Tahsin Rafi
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Jolil Hasan
[email protected]I'm Greek and I approve this recipe! These stuffed tomatoes are just like my grandmother used to make. They're so flavorful and delicious.
Quinton does Stuff
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Sofia Ali
[email protected]These were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.
Badnick 1234
[email protected]I made these for my family and they loved them! The tomatoes were so flavorful and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making these again.
Salina Salina
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again.
Waqas Noul
[email protected]I had some trouble finding grape leaves, but I was able to find them at a specialty grocery store. The recipe was easy to follow and the tomatoes turned out great!
Octavio Lopez
[email protected]These were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add more spices next time.
Lucy Mugi
[email protected]I made these for my husband and he loved them! He said they were the best stuffed tomatoes he's ever had. I'll definitely be making them again.
Nobi Hossian Hridoy
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Obari Betty
[email protected]I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
ray weintraut
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The tomatoes were so juicy and the filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making these again.
Chanel Castillo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed these. The filling was so flavorful and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.
Adrian Janjić
[email protected]I made these for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Teka Wallace
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a hit! The tomatoes are so flavorful and juicy, and the filling is perfectly seasoned. I love that it's a healthy and delicious meal that's easy to make.