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Baked tomatoes and peppers stuffed with herbed rice in a Mediterranean dish.

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Tender tomatoes and peppers stuffed with herbed rice, tomato, olive oil, and fresh Mediterranean herbs.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Vegetables
  • 6 large ripe tomatoes tops reserved
  • 3 large bell peppers tops reserved
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
Rice Filling
  • 1 cup long-grain rice uncooked
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil plus more for the dish
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup water
  • salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Serving
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Large baking dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon
  • Foil

Method
 

Prepare the Vegetables:
  1. Heat the oven to 190°C and oil a large baking dish.
  2. Slice the tops from the tomatoes and peppers. Scoop the tomato pulp into a bowl, keeping the shells intact.
  3. Chop the tomato pulp and arrange the vegetables upright in the baking dish.
Make the Filling:
  1. Warm half of the olive oil in a skillet. Cook the onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Stir in the rice, crushed tomatoes, tomato pulp, parsley, mint, oregano, water, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Spoon the filling into the vegetables, leaving a little room at the top. Replace the vegetable lids and drizzle with the remaining oil.
Bake:
  1. Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes more, until the vegetables are tender and the rice is cooked.
  3. Rest for 15 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature with Greek yogurt if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 420mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9g

Notes

  • Do not overfill the vegetables; the rice expands as it cooks.
  • Use short- or medium-grain rice for a softer, more traditional filling.