Best Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

SPICY TUNA "TARTS" WITH STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In small bowl, whisk together wasabi paste and 3 tablespoons olive oil. Rub wasabi marinade into tuna steaks, then cover with plastic (or place in resealable plastic bag) and refrigerate 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut thin slice from stem end of each tomato and set tops aside.
• Bring large saucepan water to boil. Add tomato bottoms and boil, uncovered, until warm and starting to soften, about 1 minute. Drain.
• Using small spoon, scoop out and discard seeds and pulp from tomatoes. Sprinkle tomato cavities with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.
• Slice each pita bread crosswise into 2 round halves and transfer to baking sheet. Bake until crisp and starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
• In large skillet or wok over moderate heat, heat sesame oil until hot but not smoking. Add ginger, bok choy, carrots, and celery, and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables just begin to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stuff hollowed tomatoes with sautéed vegetables and top with reserved tops.
• In large skillet over moderate heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil until hot but not smoking. Sprinkle tuna steaks on both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and sear until crusty and slightly browned but still pink in center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and slice, against grain, into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
• In large bowl, toss arugula with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Divide pita halves among 4 plates and top with arugula. Fan tuna slices atop arugula and place stuffed tomato alongside each "tart." Serve immediately.

SPICY STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350° F and position a rack in the middle. Lightly brush a 9- × 13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
• Cut each tomato in half around the equator and use a spoon to scoop out the insides. Sprinkle the cleaned cavity of each tomato lightly with salt, then lay the tomato halves cut side down on paper towels to drain while you prep the filling.
• In a large skillet, add oil, and increase the heat to medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onion is very soft and starting to brown. Add garlic, thyme, and chile flakes, and sauté for 30 seconds to a minute, or until fragrant. Add zucchini and sauté for about 2 minutes, or until the zucchini is just beginning to soften. Remove from the heat and mix in about 3/4 of the parsley. Season with salt to taste.
• Place the drained tomato halves, cut side up, in the greased baking dish. Divide the filling evenly among the tomatoes. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the tomatoes are soft and the filling is golden on top.
• Remove the tomatoes from the oven, and let cool for at least 10 minutes. Top each tomato with some of the reserved parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature.