Best Spinach Stuffed Baked Tomatoes Recipes

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BAKED SPINACH STUFFED TOMATOES



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Make and share this Baked Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 large firm tomatoes
salt and pepper
3 (10 ounce) packages fresh spinach
1/3 cup butter
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 lb cream cheese, cubed
2/3 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Slice off the top of each tomatoe, gently spoon out the seeds& pulp, Cut skin around the middle to prevent splitting when baked.
  • Salt inside each tomatoe and invert them on a paper towelto drain for 30 minutes.
  • Wash spinach and with just the water clinging to the leaves cook until just wilted, 5 minutes.
  • Drain and squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
  • Chop finely and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter and saute onions, mushrooms and garlic until softened.
  • Increas heat and add spinach, cook until moisture evaporates, Mix into the spinach mixture cream cheese half the pine nuts, parsley, tarragon lemon juice, Salt& Pepper.
  • Pat tomatoe cavities dry, set upright ina shallow greased baking dish.
  • Stuff tomatoes with the spinach mixture.
  • Top with remaining pine nuts.
  • Brush tops with the melted butter.
  • Cover with foil and bake 350F degrees oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 43.5, Sodium 220.3, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 6.3, Protein 8.4

SPINACH-STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES



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Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 medium tomatoes (5 to 7 ounces each)
2 tablespoons bacon bits
4 green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground basil, or 1 tablespoon fresh basil
1 teaspoon ground marjoram, or 1 tablespoon fresh marjoram
1 teaspoon ground oregano, or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano
2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut a 1/4-inch thick slice from the stem end of each tomato. Cut a thin slice from bottom of each tomato so that it stands upright. Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the core, seeds and pulp of each tomato, leaving up to a 1/2-inch-thick shell; discard the core, seeds and pulp. Place the tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain. In a medium bowl mix together the bacon bits, onions, spinach, mozzarella cheese, garlic, basil, marjoram and oregano. Spoon the spinach mixture into the tomato shells. Place the stuffed tomatoes in a shallow baking dish. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover; top with shredded Parmesan cheese. Bake about 10 minutes more or until the tomatoes are heated through.

SPINACH STUFFED BAKED TOMATOES



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg. frozen, chopped spinach
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. mayo
2 T. chopped onion
2 T. grated Parmesan
6-8 tomatoes - pulp removed and exterior intact

Steps:

  • Cut tops off tomatoes and scoop out pulp. Set aside. Cook spinach in microwave as directed. Drain well and add next 4 ingredients. Place in tomato cups. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake uncovered 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

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