Stuffed Tomatoes With Spinach , Rice And Cheese Recipe

Name: Stuffed Tomatoes With Spinach , Rice And Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large meaty fresh tomatoes (room temperature); 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped thawed and hand-squeezed; 3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon fried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt or 1 chicken bouillon cube; pepper; 1/2 cup quick-cooking rice, uncooked (Minute Rice is good); 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste); 2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

6 large meaty fresh tomatoes (room temperature)
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup chopped onion
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, chopped thawed and hand-squeezed
3 -4 fresh minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon fried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt or 1 chicken bouillon cube
pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking rice, uncooked (Minute Rice is good)
1/4 - 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (or to taste)
2 -3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, for sprinkling

1
Set oven to 400 degrees.
2
Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3
Cut a slice from the top of the tomato; remove the inside pulp (leaving 1/4-inch thick shell, set aside.
4
Chop the tomato pulp (should make about 3-1/2 cups pulp).
5
In a large skillet, over high heat, heat the olive oil until hot.
6
Add in mushrooms and onions, cook and stir until soft (about 10 minutes).
7
Add in the drained spinach, chopped tomato pulp, garlic, basil, salt and pepper; cook over low heat stirring occasionally, until flavors blend (about 10 minutes).
8
Stir in the UNCOOKED rice; remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes.
9
Stir in 1/4 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or to taste).
10
Place the tomato shells in a prepared baking dish.
11
Spoon the hot mixture evenly between the tomato shells.
12
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
13
Bake about 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are hot and the filling is golden.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large meaty fresh tomatoes (room temperature), 2 -3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Tomatoes With Spinach , Rice And Cheese falls under the Vegetarian 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.

Stuffed Tomatoes With Spinach , Rice And Cheese

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