Tomatoes Stuffed With Buttery Rice Pilaf And Chermo

Name: Tomatoes Stuffed With Buttery Rice Pilaf And Chermoula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly packed; 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed; 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; None None Tomatoes Stuffed with Buttery Rice Pilaf; 2 tbsp butter; 1 None large onion, finely chopped; 7 oz long-grain rice, rinsed; 1/4 tsp cumin seeds; 2 tbsp golden raisins; 2 cups light vegetable stock or water; 8 None large tomatoes, tops cut off and reserved, seeds and pulp removed; 1 tsp coriander seeds, freshly ground; 1/3 cup grated aged Cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly packed
1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
None None Tomatoes Stuffed with Buttery Rice Pilaf
2 tbsp butter
1 None large onion, finely chopped
7 oz long-grain rice, rinsed
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
2 tbsp golden raisins
2 cups light vegetable stock or water
8 None large tomatoes, tops cut off and reserved, seeds and pulp removed
1 tsp coriander seeds, freshly ground
1/3 cup grated aged Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs

1
To make the chermoula, place herbs, garlic, lemon juice, spices and salt in a food processor and process until smooth. With the machine running, gradually add oil. Transfer to a bowl and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until required.
2
To make the pilaf, melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sweat onion until tender. Add rice, cumin seeds and raisins. Pour in stock. Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low, cover pan and cook for 12 mins. Remove pan from heat. Let stand, covered, for 5 mins. Season.
3
Preheat oven to 450u00b0F.
4
Arrange tomatoes upside down on a plate for 10 mins to drain. Sprinkle insides with coriander seeds and season. Fill with rice, pressing firmly into tomatoes. Transfer to a shallow baking dish lined with baking paper. Place reserved tomato tops, cut-side down, in prepared dish and season. Sprinkle cheese over top then breadcrumbs. Bake for 15 mins, or until cheese is golden. Let cool slightly. Serve with chermoula.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, tightly packed, 1/3 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, tightly packed, 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped, 3 tbsp lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes Stuffed With Buttery Rice Pilaf And Chermoula 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.

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Tomatoes Stuffed With Buttery Rice Pilaf And Chermoula

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