SPICED LAMB STUFFED TOMATOES

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Love lamb, hate lamb or haven't tried it before ? Allspice, cayenne, lemon, garlic and dill flavor this easy to make moist stuffing for tomatoes. Try this with rice pilaf and fresh asparagus.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium ripe tomatoes, about 2 1/2 inch diameter
1 1/4 lbs ground lamb
1/2 cup minced onion
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1 -2 clove garlic, minced
salt and black pepper
3 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Remove a thin slice from the top of each tomato.
  • Using a grapefruit knife, cut out the centers of the tomatoes, scrape out pulp and seeds, sprinkle insides with salt and turn upside down to drain.
  • Place a large non stick skillet over high heat, add lamb and onion, stir breaking up clumps until lamb is barely pink, drain any excess fat.
  • Reduce heat to medium low, add sugar, allspice, cayenne, lemon juice and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low add ricotta, garlic, salt and pepper and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in dill.
  • Stuff tomatoes with lamb mixture and bake 20- 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.6, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 15.8, Cholesterol 111.3, Sodium 107, Carbohydrate 12.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.5, Protein 27.1

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