Cous-Cous Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Cous-Cous Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked white rice; 1/2 cup cous-cous; 1 cup boiling water; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; salt to taste; ground black pepper to taste; 8 medium tomatoes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 clove crushed garlic

Servings: persons

1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup cous-cous
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
8 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove crushed garlic

1
Rinse rice and cous-cous in a strainer. Place in a small saucepan and stir in boiling water. Cover. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
2
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saute pan. Add onion, and saute until golden brown over medium low heat. Stir in cous-cous mixture and mint. Season generously with salt and pepper.
3
Slice the tops off tomatoes, and reserve. Scoop out the middles, and reserve. Fill tomato shells with cous-cous mixture, and replace the tops. Stand in a baking dish.
4
Chop reserved tomato middles, and place in a small bowl. Mix in oil and garlic. Pour around the stuffed tomatoes.
5
Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (230 degree C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 cup cous-cous, 1 cup boiling water, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cous-Cous Stuffed Tomatoes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cous-Cous Stuffed Tomatoes

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