Herb-Stuffed Tomatoes
Serve these Italian-influenced stuffed tomatoes with a simple salad for an easy, light meal.
Serves: 4Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 4 hours 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano
- 4 Tbsp. minced fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tsp. dried chervil
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds
- ¾ cup water
Directions
- Slice the top quarter off each tomato and reserve. Cut out the core of each tomato and discard. Scoop out the seeds, leaving the walls of the tomato intact.
- In a small bowl, stir together the quinoa, celery, garlic, oregano, parsley, chervil, and fennel seeds. Divide into four even portions, and stuff one portion into the center of each tomato.
- Place the filled tomatoes in a single layer in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Return the tops to the tomatoes, and pour the water into the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Total Fat | 1.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 25mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 5g |
| Protein | 4g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 stalk celery, minced
- 1 Tbsp. minced fresh garlic
- 2 Tbsp. minced fresh oregano
- 4 Tbsp. minced fresh Italian parsley
- 1 tsp. dried chervil
- 1 tsp. fennel seeds
- ¾ cup water
Directions
- Slice the top quarter off each tomato and reserve. Cut out the core of each tomato and discard. Scoop out the seeds, leaving the walls of the tomato intact.
- In a small bowl, stir together the quinoa, celery, garlic, oregano, parsley, chervil, and fennel seeds. Divide into four even portions, and stuff one portion into the center of each tomato.
- Place the filled tomatoes in a single layer in a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker. Return the tops to the tomatoes, and pour the water into the bottom of the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 100 |
| Total Fat | 1.5g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 25mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g |
| Sugars | 5g |
| Protein | 4g |