quinoa-stuffed heirloom tomatoes with romesco

4 Pinches
Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Mar 28, 2016

Vegetarian option! And a great use of delicious heirloom tomatoes when in season!

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

  • Step 1
    For Romesco sauce, place the first 9 ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Step 2
    To 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.
  • Step 3
    Combine quinoa mixture, parsley, dill, and chickpeas in a bowl.
  • Step 4
    Cut 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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