stuffed tomato delight

San Angelo, TX
Updated on Jan 24, 2012

A delicious way to get some antioxidants and a treat of cheese. My husband told me this was the best thing he'd had in a long time!

prep time 45 Min
cook time 5 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup long grain and wild rice
  • 2 tablespoons onions, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzrella cheese, sliced or grated
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • - salt & pepper to taste
  • - unsalted butter
  • - olive oil

How To Make stuffed tomato delight

  • Step 1
    Add 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter or olive oil in med. sauce hot pan, add onions, uncooked rice and 1/4 c of crushed pecans, and granulated garlic. "Fry" for a couple of minutes, add water and cook per package directions.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, cut top off of tomatoes and scoop out inside. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Step 3
    Once rice is done, cook mushrooms and garlic in a skillet using 1-2 Tbsp. of olive oil and unsalted butter for about 5 min.
  • Step 4
    Slice fresh mozzrella. Place one slice in bottom of tomato then a couple teaspoon or tablespoons of rice(depends on size of tomato). Then another slice of cheese, then fill to top with rice. Press last slice of cheese into crushed pecans and place on top of tomato. Broil for about 5 min. till cheese is melted and browning. Top with mushroom and garlic sauce.
  • Step 5
    Here are some other stuffed tomato ideas: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/steak-and-veggie-stuffed-tomatoes.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/appetizer/cheese-appetizer/cheesy-pasta-stuffed-tomatoes.html https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/turkey/meatball-stuffed-tomato.html

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