Stuffed Tomatoes

11 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup couscous
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 tsp Moroccan seasoning
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/3 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup sliced pitted olives
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, torn
  • 8 medium tomatoes

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Combine couscous and 3/4 cup boiling water in a medium bowl. Cover and stand for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet on high heat. Saute mushrooms and garlic for 3-4 mins until tender. Add seasoning and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 min. Stir in spinach and cook for 1-2 mins until just wilted.
  4. 4
    Stir mushroom mixture into couscous with ricotta, olives and mint. Season to taste.
  5. 5
    Slice top from each tomato and scoop out flesh using a teaspoon. Spoon couscous mixture evenly into tomatoes and place on prepared tray. Place lids on top.
  6. 6
    Bake for 15-20 mins, until tomatoes are tender and beginning to collapse. Serve tomatoes as an accompaniment to roast meats or as a standalone dish.

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