YALANCHI STUFFED TOMATOES

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This recipe is from Bon Appetit's outdoor entertaining magazine with a few adjustments by me. "Yalanchi" refers to a typical Middle Eastern filling of rice, pine nuts, currants and flavored with cinnamon etc. Excellant flavor. Serve with your next BBQ. You can do it ahead of time and refrigerate then bring to room temperature before serving.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 medium tomatoes
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
salt
1/3 cup virgin olive oil (or Lite)
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup currants, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika (Hungarian preferred)
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup long grain rice, cooked (Basmati)
1/4 cup vermouth (if you do not like to use spirits substitute with Apple Juice) or 1/4 cup dry white wine (if you do not like to use spirits substitute with Apple Juice)
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice off the tops of the tomatoes, save for caps.
  • Scoop out the pulp (reserve for other use).
  • Sprinkle hollowed tomatoes lightly with lemon juice (reserve at least 2 tbsp of lemon juice) and salt.
  • Invert the tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
  • Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet, medium heat.
  • Add onions and cook until clear and just golden, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add currants, Pine nuts,dill, parsley,allspice, pepper, paprika, cinnamon and cayenne, stir 2 minutes.
  • Add Lemon Juice.
  • Mix Rice into the onion mixture.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • Press mixture into the hollowed out tomatoes and cover with the reserved tops.
  • Preheat oven to 375F degrees, Brush baking dish witholive oil.
  • Arrange tomatoes in the dish, they should fit snugly.
  • Blend Wine (apple juice), water and olive oil.
  • Drizzle over the tomatoes Bake until tomatoes are tender but still firm about 15 minutes.
  • Bring tomatoes to room temp before serving.

Elaina Whitmire
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. The tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs. The sauce was also very good.


Maureen Domitila Onyiriuka
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These stuffed tomatoes were amazing! The tomatoes were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and moist. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again!


Drew Alaniz
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This recipe was a huge disappointment. The tomatoes were bland and the filling was dry. The sauce was also very watery. I do not recommend this recipe.


Atikul Islam Official
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The tomatoes are always cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. The sauce is also very good.


Gloria Germinus Sambayena
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These stuffed tomatoes were the star of my dinner party! The tomatoes were perfectly cooked and the filling was flavorful and moist. The sauce was also very good. Everyone loved it.


Piper Reuter
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This recipe is a must-try! The tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs. The sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Brandon Wagner
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This recipe was a disaster! The tomatoes were undercooked and the filling was bland. The sauce was also very watery. I do not recommend this recipe.


Mahe Shaikh
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These stuffed tomatoes were amazing! The filling was flavorful and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


John Travis
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This was my first time making stuffed tomatoes and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs. The sauce was also very good.


Deepak Shakya
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This recipe is a keeper! The tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Will definitely be making this again!


Josh Korreck
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The tomatoes were perfectly cooked and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. The sauce was also very good.


Muzmmil Abbasi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the result was delicious! The tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Will definitely make again!


Lj Mate
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tomatoes were bland and the sauce was watery. I won't be making this again.


Shaldyn Naidoo
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Yalanchi stuffed tomatoes were fantastic! The flavors were amazing and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Manu Tshisikule
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs and the sauce was amazing. Everyone loved it.


Shakiboy official
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Made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! The tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Kamogelo Moitoi
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Finally tried making stuffed tomatoes last night and they came out so good! This recipe was really easy to follow, and the tomatoes were stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, vegetables, and herbs. Next time I'll try adding some ground beef or la


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