Tomates farcies, or stuffed tomatoes, is a classic French dish that consists of ripe tomatoes filled with a savory stuffing and baked to perfection. It’s a delicious and healthy dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. Here’s a recipe to make this dish at home:
Ingredients:
- 6 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup of cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup of chopped basil
- 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top of each tomato and scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon. Keep the pulp and reserve it for later use.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, basil, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the reserved tomato pulp to the mixture and mix well.
- Stuff each tomato with the rice mixture, packing it down firmly. Replace the tomato tops.
- Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is golden brown.
- Remove the stuffed tomatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Tomates farcies are best served hot, straight out of the oven. You can garnish the dish with some additional chopped herbs or grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. This dish pairs well with a crisp green salad and a glass of chilled white wine. Bon appétit!
