Vegetarian Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup uncooked white rice; ¼ cup red lentil; ½ cup boiling water; 1 tablespoon butter; 12 onion, chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves; salt; ground black pepper; 4 medium tomatoes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 12 clove crushed garlic

Servings: persons

¼ cup uncooked white rice
¼ cup red lentil
½ cup boiling water
1 tablespoon butter
12 onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh mint leaves
salt
ground black pepper
4 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
12 clove crushed garlic

1
Rinse rice and lentils in a strainer.
2
Place in a small saucepan and stir in boiling water, cover.
3
Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
4
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saute pan.
5
Add onion, and saute until golden brown over medium low heat.
6
Stir in lentil mixture and mint.
7
Season generously with salt and pepper.
8
Slice the tops off tomatoes, and reserve.
9
Scoop out the middles, and reserve.
10
Fill tomato shells with lentil mixture, and replace the tops.
11
Stand in a baking dish.
12
Chop reserved tomato middles, and place in a small bowl.
13
Mix in oil and garlic.
14
Pour around the stuffed tomatoes.
15
Bake in a preheated 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.
16
Remove from oven, and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup uncooked white rice, ¼ cup red lentil, ½ cup boiling water, 1 tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes 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.

Vegetarian Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes

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