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Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes

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Cheesy Baked Stuffed Tomatoes are oven-roasted tomatoes filled with herbed rice and topped with golden melted cheese—perfect for a quick vegetarian dinner or a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 6large ripe tomatoes
  • 1 cupcooked rice
  • 1/2 cupgrated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1small onion, finely chopped
  • 2cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoondried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp and seeds. Set the hollowed tomatoes aside and finely chop the pulp.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Add the chopped tomato pulp and cook for 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
  5. Stir in the cooked rice, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
  6. Fold in half of the mozzarella and all the Parmesan cheese.
  7. Stuff each hollowed tomato with the rice mixture, pressing down slightly to compact.
  8. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the tomatoes are tender.
  10. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil before serving.

Notes

Use firm tomatoes like beefsteak or vine-ripened to hold their shape while baking.
You can substitute rice with quinoa or couscous for variation.
Add breadcrumbs on top before baking for extra crunch.
Make ahead and refrigerate before baking for convenience.

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