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Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes

SUBMITTED BY: SUE

"These tomatoes, stuffed with lentils and oven baked, make a great entree."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup red lentils
1 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
8 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove crushed garlic

DIRECTIONS

Rinse rice and lentils in a strainer. Place in a small saucepan and stir in boiling water. Cover. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saute pan. Add onion, and saute until golden brown over medium low heat. Stir in lentil mixture and mint. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Slice the tops off tomatoes, and reserve. Scoop out the middles, and reserve. Fill tomato shells with lentil mixture, and replace the tops. Stand in a baking dish.
Chop reserved tomato middles, and place in a small bowl. Mix in oil and garlic. Pour around the stuffed tomatoes.
Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (230 degree C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.

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Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by schmerna

I topped the tomatoes with feta. They had an excellent taste and were very easy to prepare. MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2003 by brittanyclaire

Really good but the rice and lentils needed to be cooked a lot longer. You could try this in... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2006 by Tami J

Very good! I recommend cooking the lentils/rice for 15 minutes on the stovetop so they aren't... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by samsb2000

This was very tasty. The lentils gave a nutty flavor. MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2006 by Aaron

Delicious. I too added feta and pine nuts. About the only other thing I would add would be... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2003 by TISSIGIRL

Very easy to make and flavorful!! MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2003 by SUSE

Great side dish, just a little different, with lots of taste. Theresa MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2006 by Linda B

It was a great hit with my family.My daughter is vegetarian and she loved it.Also my husband... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by Carrie

This was a good way to use up extra tomatoes from our garden, but this recipe wasn't a big hit... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by LIZAPOI

Mmm, I love these -- delicious and so HEALTHY! MORE

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