Appetizers/ Pasta, Rice, Grains/ Vegetables

Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice & Mushrooms

Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice and Mushrooms make a pleasant lunch dish or an attractive accompaniment to main dishes.

(These are cheery tomatoes from our garden.)

Stuffed Tomatoes with Rice & Mushrooms

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Ingredients

  • 6 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 large yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice, medium-grain
  • 1/2 lb. white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1-2 Tbsp. white wine
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
  • salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 Tbsp. shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

1

Preheat an oven to 350F.

2

Slice the top from each tomato and reserve.

3

Scoop out pulp with a spoon and set aside. (You can use it later for tomato sauce or soup).

4

Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-low heat.

5

Add the garlic, onion, and mushrooms and sauté until beginning to brown, about 5-7 minutes.

6

Add cooked rice, white wine, season with spices, and add salt and pepper.

7

Cook for 5 minutes longer.

8

Mix in the mayonnaise.

9

Fill tomatoes with the rice mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

10

Replace tops of tomatoes and arrange stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish (roasting pan).

11

Bake, uncovered, until tomatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.

12

Serve hot or cold.

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8 Comments

  • Reply
    La Table De Nana
    August 27, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I will love these Yelena..aren't our small tomatoes cute?:) Would be nice all yr!

  • Reply
    Rosa's Yummy Yums
    August 27, 2013 at 2:54 pm

    Gorgeous tomatoes and tasty stuffing! A wonderful dish I'd eat every week if I could.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  • Reply
    Eric Pepple
    August 27, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Definitely need to try this, never made stuffed tomatoes before. They look incredible, great recipe!

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

  • Reply
    Rebecca Subbiah
    August 27, 2013 at 5:39 pm

    wow these tomatoes look divine nice idea

  • Reply
    Mary Callan
    August 28, 2013 at 12:49 am

    these are a thing of beauty!! thank you for a wonderful tomato recipe – I certainly need one!! Love your blog and very happy to subscribe!
    mary x

  • Reply
    melangery
    August 28, 2013 at 1:24 am

    Thank you Mary! So delighted to hear you enjoy the blog!

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    Nami | Just One Cookbook
    August 29, 2013 at 6:31 am

    Yelena, these stuffed tomatoes are so gorgeous! I love your detailed work here – the pictures and the tomatoes are so pretty (and delicious looking, of course!). 🙂

  • Reply
    Julia
    August 29, 2013 at 7:23 am

    Stuffed tomatoes, or bell peppers have always been on my list of favorites. Stuffing tomatoes with rice and mushrooms is delicious and makes for a very pretty presentation!

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