Herb Stuffed Tomatoes
by Tarla Dalal
Bright red, daintily small tomatoes are baked with a stuffing of herbs, spices and bread crumbs to make a droolworthy starter !
The Herb Stuffed Tomatoes is very attractive to look at, and nobody can resist the temptation to pop one into their mouth – and once they do, the amazing taste takes over.
A large dollop of butter is also added to the herby tomato stuffing, which gives it a rich mouth-feel and buttery taste. Serve this starter immediately after preparation.
You can also try other stuffed recipes like the Potatoes and Tomatoes Stuffed with A Coconut-based Paste or Spicy Paratha .
Herb Stuffed Tomatoes recipe - How to make Herb Stuffed Tomatoes
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 15 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 10 stuffed tomatoes
10 small sized tomatoes
To Be Mixed Together In A Herb Mixture
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)
1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tbsp bread crumbs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp melted butter
salt to taste
- Method
- Cut the tops of each tomato, scoop out the center pulp along with the seeds and roughly chop it. Keep the scooped tomato shells and the tomato mixture aside.
- Combine the tomato mixture and herb mixture in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Divide this herb stuffing into 10 equal portions and stuff each scooped tomato shell with a portion of the stuffing.
- Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 51 cal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 657.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 119.1 mg |
| Folic Acid | 52.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 89.7 mg |
| Iron | 1.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 17.3 mg |
| Potassium | 187.6 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Very simple way to prepare I will definitely try this.
Soft cooked tomatoes stuffed with cabbage.