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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Delicious and Nutritious Stuffed Tomatoes Ingredients:
2 large whole tomatoes, hollowed out - insides reserved |
1/4 cup whole wheat couscous , (dry measurement, cooked to increase volume) |
1/4 cup red onion, chopped |
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped |
1 clove garlic |
1/2 tbsp olive oil |
1 cup spinach, finely chopped |
2 tbsps parmesan cheese , grated |
Directions:
1. Hollow out two tomatoes, leaving as much of the flesh around the outside as possible.
2. Cook couscous following package directions.
3. Sauté onion, garllic, peppers, and leftover tomato in a pan until soft and heated throughout.
4. Add spinach to soften for the last minute or two.
5. Mix in cooked couscous and 1 tbsp parmesean.
6. Stuff into hollowed out tomatoes and top each with 1/2 tbsp parmesean.
7. Optional: sprinkle with low fat mozzarella, feta, or cheddar cheese.
8. Bake 350 for 10 - 12 minutes or until tomato is soft and cheese on top is browned.
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