LENTIL STUFFED TOMATOES

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Tasty, healthy side dish or can be served as a main for vegetarians. Reheats well for lunch next day to take to work.

Provided by Sueie

Categories     Lentil

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup rice
1/2 cup lentils
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
8 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon mint, finely chopped
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil
1 clove garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • Put rice and lentils in boiling and cover.
  • Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter and slowly fry the onion until golden brown.
  • While that is frying, slice the tops off the tomatoes and reserve.
  • Scoop out the middles and chop.
  • Add rice and lentils to the onion and mix well.
  • Stir through the mint and season to taste.
  • Fill the tomatoes and replace the tops.
  • Stand in a baking dish.
  • Mix the oil and garlic with the chopped tomatoes and pour around the stuffed tomatoes.
  • Bake in hot oven for 10- 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.9, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 3.3

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