Pilaf-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Pilaf-Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large firm tomatoes; ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms; ⅓ cup cracked bulgur wheat; ⅓ cup celery, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 ¾ cups water, divided; ⅓ cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1 ½ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 bay leaf; ⅓ cup green onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated; 1 teaspoon fine dry unseasoned breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

4 large firm tomatoes
½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms
⅓ cup cracked bulgur wheat
⅓ cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ¾ cups water, divided
⅓ cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 ½ teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
⅓ cup green onion, chopped
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon fine dry unseasoned breadcrumbs

1
Cut thin slice from top of each tomato and scoop out the centers.
2
Place upside down on paper toweling to drain and set aside.
3
In a medium saucepan, saute mushrooms, bulgur and celery in butter and olive oil until celery is tender crisp.
4
Add 1 1/4 cups water, rice, bouillon granules, salt, thyme and bay leaf and heat to boiling.
5
Reduce heat.
6
Simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Discard bay leaf.
9
Stir in green onion.
10
Fill each tomato with one-fourth of pilaf mixture.
11
Place tomatoes in an 8x8-in baking dish.
12
Pour 1/2 cup water around tomatoes.
13
In a small bowl combine the Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.
14
Sprinkle over tomatoes.
15
Bake in 350 convection oven 15-20 minutes or bake in a preheated 350 radiant bake oven for 20-25 minutes or until tops are light golden brown.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large firm tomatoes, ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh mushrooms, ⅓ cup cracked bulgur wheat, ⅓ cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pilaf-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.

Pilaf-Stuffed Tomatoes

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