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Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed Recipe

Mediterranean Tomatoes-Stuffed Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

12 large tomatoes
2 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/4 inch dice
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 inch dice
2 tsp fresh garlic, minced
1 cup basmati rice
2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 cup chopped tomato
2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
3 tbsp fresh dill, minced
2 tbsp fresh mint, minced
2 tbsp fresh oregano, minced
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 3/4 cups beef broth

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut tops off of tomatoes about 1/2-3/4 down from top.
Save for “lids”.
Using a spoon, scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving outer layer intact.
Discard insides, or you can discard seeds, and save pulp for use in filling if desired.
Sprinkle inside of tomatoes with salt, and invert onto rack to drain.
This will make the tomatoes firmer for baking.
Let sit inverted while you prepare filling, at least 20 minutes.
To prepare filling:.
Over high heat brown beef and onions in olive oil and cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
Add next set of ingredients (red bell pepper through cayenne pepper) and stir. Let cook 2 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
Stir then reduce heat to simmer, and cover.
Let cook for 10-15 minutes until liquid is just absorbed.
Rice will still be a little chewy.
Stuff hollowed out tomatoes with about 1/2 cup of filling each, mounding slightly on top.
Place in large baking dish, the tomatoes should just touch each other in the pan.
Place tomato top lids back on tomatoes.
Cover with foil and place in pre-heated oven.
Bake for 30-40 minutes until hot throughout, but tomatoes should still hold their shape.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	344.16 Kcal (1441 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.13g	16%
Cholesterol	46.86mg	16%
Sodium	1916.2mg	80%
Potassium	1390.74mg	30%
Total Carbs	41.16g	14%
Sugars	16.09g	64%
Dietary Fiber	6.2g	25%
Protein	23.9g	48%
Vitamin C	76.3mg	127%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	21%
Iron	54.2mg	301%
Calcium	84.9mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.41 Kcal (211 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.48g	16%
Cholesterol	6.86mg	16%
Sodium	280.68mg	80%
Potassium	203.71mg	30%
Total Carbs	6.03g	14%
Sugars	2.36g	64%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	25%
Protein	3.5g	48%
Vitamin C	11.2mg	127%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	21%
Iron	7.9mg	301%
Calcium	12.4mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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