ORZO-STUFFED TOMATOES
From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 6 tablespoons pulp for filling. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Drain orzo., In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, orzo and reserved pulp. Spoon into tomatoes. , Place in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Ihuoma Chinaka
[email protected]This dish was a bit too time-consuming for my liking. I would recommend using a pre-cooked orzo to save time.
Ryleigh Ramey
[email protected]I'm not a fan of orzo, but I really liked this dish. The tomatoes were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful.
Maxamuud Cabdi
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Newton Sarker
[email protected]This dish was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices to the orzo stuffing.
Ch Azan
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's perfect for a potluck or a summer barbecue.
Lken Art
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt to the orzo stuffing.
Terrence Tarwireyi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish.
Mercy Kabiru
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer meal. The tomatoes are fresh and flavorful, and the orzo stuffing is a nice change from the usual rice or bread stuffing.
Namugaya Annet
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.
Leanne Doyle
[email protected]The orzo stuffing was a bit bland for my taste, but the tomatoes were delicious.
Two boys Food challenge
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the tomatoes were perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this again.