quinoa-stuffed heirloom tomatoes with romesco
Vegetarian option! And a great use of delicious heirloom tomatoes when in season!
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 cups
Ingredients
- ROMESCO:
- 1 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, rinsed and drained (about 5 ounces)
- 1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted almonds
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- FILLING:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons italian parsley, chopped (fresh)
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 15 ounces canned, unsalted chickpeas, drained and coarsely chopped
- 8 medium heirloom tomatoes
How To Make quinoa-stuffed heirloom tomatoes with romesco
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Step 1For Romesco sauce, place the first 9 ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
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Step 2To prepare filling, heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to the pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, saute 4 minutes or until the onion begins to brown. Add 1 teaspoon garlic and ginger; saute 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in quinoa; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth, 3/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
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Step 3Combine quinoa mixture, parsley, dill, and chickpeas in a bowl.
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Step 4Cut the tops off the tomatoes; set aside. Carefully scoop out the tomato pulp, leaving the shells intact. Discard the pulp. Divide quinoa mixture evenly among the tomato shells; replace the tomato tops. Spoon romesco sauce around the stuffed tomatoes.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#quinoa
Keyword:
#Heirloom Tomatoes
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
Tag:
#Heirloom
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