Cous-Cous Stuffed Tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup cous-cous
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 8 medium tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 clove crushed garlic

Instructions

  1. Rinse rice and cous-cous in a strainer. Place in a small saucepan and stir in boiling water. Cover. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saute pan. Add onion, and saute until golden brown over medium low heat. Stir in cous-cous mixture and mint. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Slice the tops off tomatoes, and reserve. Scoop out the middles, and reserve. Fill tomato shells with cous-cous mixture, and replace the tops. Stand in a baking dish.
  4. Chop reserved tomato middles, and place in a small bowl. Mix in oil and garlic. Pour around the stuffed tomatoes.
  5. Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (230 degree C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

724 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 49.1g 63% DV
Carbs 66.1g 24% DV
Fiber 8.6g 31% DV
Sugar 9.6g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10118.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 486.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 92.3mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 234.3mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 7.7mg 9% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 184.8mg 14% DV
Iron 5.1mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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