RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES

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Leftover rice becomes a summery side dish in this easy recipe that requires only 10 minutes of prep time.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 large plum (Roma) tomatoes
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup leftover cooked white rice
1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch ovenproof loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Carefully cut tops off tomatoes. Scoop out tomato flesh; place in medium bowl. Invert tomato shells and tops onto kitchen towel to drain while making filling.
  • Into medium bowl with tomato flesh, use stick blender to pulse until tomatoes are smooth. Add basil, parsley, salt and pepper; stir to combine. Stir in rice.
  • Spoon mixture evenly into tomato shells. Place tomato tops over filled shells. Place tomatoes in loaf pan. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until tomatoes are softened and mixture is thoroughly heated

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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