Recipe

Rice -filled Baked Tomatoes Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Kmarita / All my dishes 1 year, 2 months ago This is really tasty, especially if you are a fan of the good old tomato. Doesn't take long to do either. Prep:10m Cook:15m Servings:4	Kmarita
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Ingredients

8 large ripe tomatoes

250g packet of rice (tomato flavor if desired)

200g shaved leg ham, finely chopped

1 courgette, grated

2 tsp finely grated lemon rind

Salt and pepper, to taste

1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Green salad and crusty bread, to serve

Directions

1 Cut a thick slice from the tops of tomatoes then a small slice from the base so they sit flat. Scoop out flesh and seeds, leaving a 1cm-thick shell. Turn tomatoes upside down to drain on absorbent paper while preparing rice filling.

2 Cook rice according to packet directions. Transfer to a medium bowl. Add ham, courgette and lemon rind. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Divide rice mixture among tomatoes.

3 Place tomatoes on large oven tray lined with baking paper. Sprinkle tops with cheese.

4 Cook in a hot oven (200°C) for 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are soft and cheese is browned.

5 Serve with a green salad and crusty bread.

tip:Reserve the tomato flesh to add to pasta dishes or soups, or freeze and add to casseroles and sauces.

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