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Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 8 large ripe tomatoes (approx. 200 g each); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp sugar; 400 g minced pork or pork-beef mix; 80 g short-grain rice, rinsed; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small carrot, grated; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped; salt and pepper to taste; 300 ml tomato purée or juice; 100 ml water; 100 g grated cheese (cașcaval or parmesan); 1 tbsp olive oil

Stuffed tomatoes are a colorful and versatile dish in which large, ripe tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a mixture of minced meat, rice, vegetables, and spices, then baked until tender and golden. Simple, nourishing, and full of flavor, they are perfect for everyday meals and special occasions alike.

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Servings

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Prep

25 min

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Cook

45 min

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Total

70 min

🥘Ingredients

servings

Tomatoes

Filling

Sauce and topping

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌾Gluten-free💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

8 stuffed tomatoes

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a covered container

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Freezer

Not recommended — tomatoes lose their texture when thawed

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (2 stuffed tomatoes)

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Calories

265 kcal

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Protein

17 g

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Fat

14 g

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Carbohydrates

18 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Mashed potatoes

🥂Boiled white rice

🥂Homemade bread

🥂Green salad

🥂Dry red or rosé wine

💡Variations

Replace the minced meat with cooked rice, mushrooms, and sautéed vegetables for a fully vegetarian version.

Add 50 g crumbled feta to the filling for a Mediterranean flavor.

Use minced lamb and fresh mint for a fragrant Middle Eastern variation.