Leftovers Stuffed Tomatoes

Transform your fridge’s odds and ends into a gourmet delight with these flavorful Leftovers Stuffed Tomatoes! Perfect for reducing food waste, this recipe combines scooped-out beefsteak tomatoes with a hearty mixture of your favorite cooked leftovers, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, and aromatic herbs. The tomatoes are baked to tender perfection, their juicy shells encasing a golden, bubbling filling that's as comforting as it is versatile. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is an elegant solution to creatively upcycle extra rice, veggies, or meats into a mouthwatering main dish or show-stopping side. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil for a pop of color and serve warm for a wholesome, resourceful meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large beefsteak tomatoes
• 2 cups Cooked leftovers (e.g., rice, quinoa, pasta, vegetables, meat, etc.)
• 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or basil, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and slice off the top of each one, reserving the tops as lids.

Step 3

Using a spoon, carefully scoop out the inside of the tomatoes, leaving a thick outer shell intact. Be careful not to puncture the walls. Reserve the pulp in a bowl.

Step 4

Chop the reserved tomato pulp finely and mix it with your cooked leftovers, shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Step 5

Stuff each tomato generously with the mixture, pressing it down lightly to fit as much filling as possible.

Step 6

Place the stuffed tomatoes upright in a baking dish. If they don't stand straight, cut a small slice off the bottom of each to flatten it.

Step 7

Place the reserved tops back on each tomato, like a lid.

Step 8

Drizzle a little olive oil over the tops and sides of the tomatoes.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is bubbling and golden on top.

Step 10

Carefully remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1402.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1626.5

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 167.1mg	0%
Sodium 3725.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 157.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.1g	0%
Total Sugars 27.3g
Protein 65.8g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 996.7mg	0%
Iron 9.1mg	0%
Potassium 2334.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.1%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 38.0%