Stuffed Tomatoes With Golden Crumb Topping Recipe

Name: Stuffed Tomatoes With Golden Crumb Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces 90% -lean ground beef or 4 ounces 93% -lean ground turkey; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 4 large ripe but firm tomatoes (about 8 ounces each); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; fresh ground pepper; 1/2 cup tiny peas (cooked, if fresh, thawed, but not cooked, if frozen); 1/4 cup minced red onion; 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided; 1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley; 1 cup breadcrumbs made from day-old whole wheat bread (see Tip); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 small garlic clove, minced

Servings: persons

4 ounces 90% -lean ground beef or 4 ounces 93% -lean ground turkey
1 cup cooked brown rice
4 large ripe but firm tomatoes (about 8 ounces each)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup tiny peas (cooked, if fresh, thawed, but not cooked, if frozen)
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced flat leaf parsley
1 cup breadcrumbs made from day-old whole wheat bread (see Tip)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small garlic clove, minced

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Cooking Directions.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray.
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Cook ground beef or turkey in a small skillet over medium-high heat, crumbling with a spoon, until brown and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
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Add cooked rice to the bowl with the meat.
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Meanwhile, slice enough off the top of each tomato to remove the core (1/2 to 1 inch). Scoop out the tomato pulp using a teaspoon or melon baller. Finely chop 1/2 cup of the pulp and add to the bowl with the rice and meat. (Reserve the remaining pulp for another use; see Kitchen Tips.) Season the inside of the tomatoes with 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
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Add peas, onion, 1/4 cup cheese, parsley, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper to the rice mixture. Stir to combine. Divide the mixture evenly among the tomatoes and place the tomatoes in the prepared baking dish. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, breadcrumbs, oil and garlic in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture on top of the tomatoes.
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Bake the tomatoes until the crumbs are golden and the tomatoes are soft, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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3. Still Hungry?.
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Stuffed tomatoes are classic comfort food. Serve with a mixed green salad studded with garden-fresh vegetables. For vegetarians, omit the beef or turkey.
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Notes:.
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Tip.
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To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear the bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. One slice makes about 1/3 cup.
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Nutrition InfoPer Serving.
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Calories: 390 kcal.
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Carbohydrates: 44 g.
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Dietary Fiber: 5 g.
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Fat: 16 g.
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Protein: 17 g.
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Sugars: 8 g
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About: Nutrition Info
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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces 90% -lean ground beef or 4 ounces 93% -lean ground turkey, 1 cup cooked brown rice, 4 large ripe but firm tomatoes (about 8 ounces each), 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Tomatoes With Golden Crumb Topping falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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Stuffed Tomatoes With Golden Crumb Topping

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