Steamed Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Steamed Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; Juice of one lemon; 8 heirloom tomatoes; 5 baby carrots, fine julienned; 4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian basil; 1 cup couscous; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup Thompson raisins; 1/2 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Juice of one lemon
8 heirloom tomatoes
5 baby carrots, fine julienned
4 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian basil
1 cup couscous
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup Thompson raisins
1/2 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Cut stem ends from tomatoes. Scoop out tomato meat into a small bowl. Reserve shells.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Then, add onion. Cook until onion is translucent, then add garlic. Add carrot when garlic is starting to brown. Cook for about 2 minutes. Add tomato meat, lemon zest, lemon juice, honey and couscous. Cook until the couscous absorbs all the liquid. Add chopped basil, pine nuts and raisins. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3
Fill tomato shells with couscous. Fill wok with water to bottom of steaming rack. Cover the wok and bring it to a simmer.
4
Uncover wok and place a shallow baking dish on rack. Add stuffed tomatoes to dish. Cover. Steam tomatoes for 5 minutes. Serve hot.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, diced, 3 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, Juice of one lemon, and more.

Yes, Steamed Stuffed Tomatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Steamed Stuffed Tomatoes

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