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From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, “My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite.”
This recipe is:
Healthy
Diabetic Friendly
Nutritional Facts 1 stuffed tomato equals 150 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 456 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Originally published as Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes in Light & Tasty August/September 2007, p32
Seeding TomatoesSummer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy fresh juicy tomatoes in all types of recipes. It's usually not necessary to remove the seeds from tomatoes before using. But for some recipes, seeding the tomatoes can improve the dish's appearance or eliminate excess moisture. For example, it's not important to seed tomatoes when preparing a tossed salad. But it's nice to remove the seeds when making creamy tomato soup to ensure a smooth texture. And using seeded tomatoes when assembling a casserole can prevent it from becoming watery. To remove the seeds from a tomato, cut it in half horizontally and remove the stem. Holding a tomato half over a bowl or sink, scrape out seeds with a small spoon or squeeze the tomato to force out the seeds. Then slice or dice as directed in the recipe.
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Reviewed on Feb. 07, 2012 by SharleneM
All I can say is WOW. Easy to make and tastes delicious.
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2011 by Ballinrobe
I made this again tonight with Quinoa instead of orzo so we would get more protein. YUM!! Again a delicious combo.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by jeffjenm
LOVE this recipe! I didn't have any parsley and used dried basil and it was a total hit! Making it again tonight.
Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2011 by Ballinrobe
I made approx 1/3 recipe and used up some extra orzo from last evening. For butter I used Irish Herb butter and added a bit extra fresh basil! I added the paprika to the mixture and the extra stuffing was served along side. Very delicious!
Reviewed on May. 11, 2011 by Zombiebaby
I couldn't stop eating these tomatoes! The orzo stuffing is so delicious! It's the perfect amount of flavoring that doesn't overpower the sweetness of the ripe tomatoes. It's a wonderful summer side dish. I paired it with rosemary salmon but it would be great with grilled chicken too.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by HBcook
This is a really good recipe. I served it as an accompaniment to our salmon entree for a light and healthy dinner. I added some toasted pine nuts to the stuffing. I would probably cut back on the orzo next time.
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