TOMATOES AND PEPPERS STUFFED WITH BASMATI RICE AND KALE
Any hearty green can be used in place of kale in this recipe. For the best results, make the filling a day in advance -- it tastes even better once the flavors have had time to mingle.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut off top third of each tomato, and reserve. Leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell, scoop out insides, and coarsely chop. Place 1/2 cup in a bowl, and discard the rest.
- Toast coriander, cumin, and fennel seeds in a small pan over medium heat, swirling pan, until spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer spices to a spice grinder, and add red-pepper flakes. Process until finely ground, then stir in cinnamon.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, and the serrano chile. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped tomatoes, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 3 minutes. Stir in spice mixture, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add rice to pan, and stir to coat. Stir in 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover, and cook until rice is al dente, about 14 minutes. Add kale, and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Place currants and orange juice in a small bowl, and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir currants, juice, and pine nuts into rice. Season with salt and pepper. (Filling and tomatoes will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 day.)
- Place tomato shells in a baking dish just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Season insides of tomato shells with salt. Fill each with about 1/3 cup rice mixture, mounding filling slightly. Top each filled tomato with a reserved tomato top. Place peppers in another baking dish, just large enough to hold them in a single layer. Fill each with about 1/2 cup rice mixture, mounding filling slightly. Add 1/2 cup water to dish with peppers.
- Cover each dish with parchment, then foil. Bake until vegetables are tender and filling is heated through, 40 to 50 minutes. Serve stuffed vegetables hot, warm, or at room temperature.
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Atif Hanif
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Jackson Arias
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Indtaj Indtaj
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Harmoni Dixon
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rebecca Zayas
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. It's packed with protein and vegetables, and it's very satisfying.
Yigum Chuba
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The tomatoes and peppers are sweet and juicy, while the basmati rice and kale add a nice savory flavor.
Dahlia Whitcomb
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a light meal or a side dish.
HaMMAS AZAD
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a keeper!
Danielle Goodman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for summer when tomatoes and peppers are in season.
Eazy Deep
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Kiconco Daisy
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a hit when I serve it to guests.
Tresha Monroe
[email protected]I love how versatile this dish is. You can use any type of tomatoes and peppers you like, and you can add other vegetables or herbs to taste.
Hayatullah Niazii
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nagawah
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the kale topping, but it actually worked really well. It added a nice crunch and freshness to the dish.
Bee Unique
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful and satisfying! I will definitely be making it again.
HolyFire 06
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Karyn Vilen
[email protected]This was an excellent dish! The flavors of the tomatoes, peppers, and basmati rice all came together perfectly. I especially loved the crispy kale topping.