Filled Tomatoes On Herbed Rice

This comforting dish features plump tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a rich mixture of saut&# 195;Â©ed onions, crispy bacon, and melted Lindenberger cheese. The filling is baked until bubbly, then served atop a bed of fluffy rice tossed with fresh herbs. The combination of sweet tomato, salty bacon, and creamy cheese creates a satisfying texture and flavor profile. It makes for an elegant yet approachable side dish or light main course, perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals. The herbed rice adds a fragrant base that complements the savory topping beautifully.

Cooking Method: Baking, Frying, Sautéing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 184.6

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This comforting dish features plump tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a rich mixture of saut&# 195;Â©ed onions, crispy bacon, and melted Lindenberger cheese. The filling is baked until bubbly, then served atop a bed of fluffy rice tossed with fresh herbs. The combination of sweet tomato, salty bacon, and creamy cheese creates a satisfying texture and flavor profile. It makes for an elegant yet approachable side dish or light main course, perfect for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals. The herbed rice adds a fragrant base that complements the savory topping beautifully.

Ingredients

2 Bags Of cooking rice(like

Directions

1
Prepare the rice according to package directions; set aside.
2
Slice the tops off 8 small tomatoes and scoop out the insides, reserving the pulp.
3
Season the inside of the hollowed tomatoes with salt and pepper.
4
Chop the reserved tomato pulp and strain it through a sieve to remove excess liquid.
5
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sautÃÂ© chopped onions until softened.
6
Add chopped bacon to the skillet and fry until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
7
Grate the Lindenberger cheese finely.
8
Stir the grated cheese, paprika, and nutmeg into the bacon and onion mixture.
9
Spoon the cheese and bacon mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, filling them completely.
10
Preheat oven to 200ÃÂ°C (400ÃÂ°F).
11
Butter a shallow baking pan and place the filled tomatoes inside.
12
In a bowl, mix the strained tomato pulp, sweet cream, cornstarch, and remaining seasonings to create a sauce.
13
Pour the sauce mixture over the tomatoes in the pan.
14
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until the tomatoes are tender and the sauce is bubbly.
15
Toss the cooked rice with chopped herbs.
16
Spoon the herbed rice onto a serving platter.
17
Arrange the baked tomatoes on top of the rice and serve with any remaining sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 184.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.4mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 39.8g14%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 3.8g8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Original recipe lists "Lindenberger Cheese"; if unavailable, substitute with Swiss, GruyÃÂ¨re, or Cheddar.

"Sweet cream" likely refers to heavy cream or sweetened cream; adjust sweetness to taste.

For a vegan version, omit bacon and cheese, using mushrooms and nutritional yeast or vegan cheese instead. Note that the original tag says Vegan but ingredients include bacon/cheese; this note clarifies the contradiction.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven.

Ensure tomatoes are firm enough to hold their shape when scooped.

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