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stuffed tomatoes

Delicious baked tomatoes filled with a savory quinoa and spinach mixture, topped with cheese.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 medium ripe tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 6 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.33 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Slice off 1/2 inch of the stem end of the tomatoes and hollow out the inside.
  • Slice just a small section off of the bottom of the tomatoes so they sit flat.
  • Sprinkle salt in the hollow portion of each tomato and place hollow side up on a baking sheet. Set aside.
  • Cook quinoa in water; bring to a boil, lower to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan, add spinach, season with salt and pepper; cook until wilted.
  • Add minced garlic and chopped parsley; cook for 1 minute and remove from heat.
  • Mix cooked quinoa into the spinach mixture.
  • Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Distribute filling evenly among the hollowed tomatoes.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until cheese melts.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Feel free to add chopped herbs or a drizzle of balsamic vinegar for extra flavor.