Mahshy Bandora (Stuffed Tomatoes)(Lebanese)

1. 1

   Core tomatoes; reserve what is inside.

2. 2

   Fry onions, garlic and pine nuts with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.

3. 3

   Add over the meat and seasoning.

4. 4

   Stir over medium heat until brown.

5. 5

   Fill tomatoes with meat mixture; arrange in the bottom of a pan.

6. 6

   Add the reserved tomato juice mixed with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.

7. 7

   Bake in 325u00b0 oven for 15 minutes, until tomatoes are done.

8. 8

   Fry green peppers with 2 teaspoons vegetable oil until tender.

9. 9

   Add over 2 1/2 cups water with pinch of salt.

10. 10

    Let water boil before adding rice. Cover pan and cook at a very low heat for 1/2 hour, until rice is done.

11. 11

    Add mixed vegetables to rice; stir gently.

12. 12

    Cover pan and let it cook for 15 minutes longer.

13. 13

    Serve mixed rice with Mahshy Bandora.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.