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Roman-Style Rice and Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes (Pomodori Ripieni di Riso alla Romana)

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How to Make Roman-Style Rice and Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes (Pomodori Ripieni di Riso alla Romana)

Author Amy Riolo says, “Stuffed tomatoes are one of the ultimate delicacies of the Roman diet and the pride of many home cooks—some of whom bake tiny, matchstick-size pieces of potato along with the tomatoes. Simple and delicious, they are a great accompaniment for grilled seafood and meat. Save this recipe for summer, when tomatoes are at their peak.”


5 min prep time


45 min cook time


4servings


1 tomato

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Place rice and chicken stock in a saucepan. Bring to boil over a high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender but firm (al dente). Add more water, 1/4 cup at a time, if rice begins to stick to the bottom of the pan. When rice is finished cooking, set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, wipe off the tomatoes, discard the stem without damaging the skin, and lay the tomatoes stem side down. Cut a round slice from the side opposite to the stem; you will be using it as a lid. With a melon scoop, scrape out the flesh of the tomato, being careful not to break the skin. Reserve the pulp and the juice.
  4. Chop the pulp and mix it with the juice (you can use a food processor). In a bowl, combine the pulp and juice with the rice, 3 tablespoons. olive oil, basil, mint, salt, and pepper.
  5. Stuff hollow tomatoes with the rice mixture. Cover with the tomato lids and arrange in a greased baking dish, standing the stuffed tomatoes with the lid side up. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon. olive oil and bake for 20–30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are cooked through. Serve hot or at room temperature.
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Nutrition facts

4 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 tomato


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    250

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    14g

    18%

    • Saturated Fat
      2g

      10%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    100mg

    4%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    28g

    10%

    • Dietary Fiber
      3g

      11%
    • Total Sugars
      5g

  • Protein
    4g

  • Potassium
    505mg
    11%

Ingredients

arborio rice or calrose rice
1/2 cup

Homemade Chicken Stock, low-sodium chicken stock, or water
1 cup

beefsteak tomatoes
4

extra virgin olive oil, divided
4 tbsp

fresh basil (minced )
1/4 cup

minced mint
1/4 cup

unrefined sea salt
1/8 tsp

freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp

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