Stuffed Tomatoes With Rice

Prep: 20 min Cook: 80 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mediterranean

Stuffed tomatoes with rice offer a flavorful, savory dish featuring tender tomatoes filled with seasoned rice and herbs, perfect for light lunches or elegant dinners.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash the tomatoes, cut off the tops, and scoop out the insides.
  3. Saute chopped onions in oil until translucent.
  4. Add salt, pepper, and chopped Italian parsley to the onions.
  5. Wash and drain the rice.
  6. Add the rice and tomato insides to the onions and cook for a few minutes, stirring well.
  7. Stuff the prepared tomatoes with this rice mixture.
  8. Replace the tomato tops.
  9. Place the stuffed tomatoes in a small deep pan so they fit snugly without extra space.
  10. Pour 2 cups of water over the tomatoes.
  11. Bake for about 30 minutes at 375°F.
  12. Baste the tomatoes with their juices and gently push them down in the pan.
  13. Continue baking and basting every 15 minutes until no more juice remains, about 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  14. Remove from oven and cool.
  15. Serve cold, never warm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

395 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.5g 7% DV
Total Fat 29.4g 38% DV
Carbs 30.6g 11% DV
Fiber 2.5g 9% DV
Sugar 2.7g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9801.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 199.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 23.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 28mg 31% DV
Calcium 22mg 2% DV
Iron 0.9mg 5% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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