Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes

Vegetarian
Health score
8%
Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes
40 min.
8
250kcal

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Looking for a delicious and vegetarian side dish that's both easy to make and packed with flavor? Look no further than these Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes! This mouthwatering recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a tasty twist to their meal. With a cooking time of just 40 minutes, it's also great for those short on time. Each serving contains only 250 calories, making it a guilt-free option that won't weigh you down.

The star of this dish is a flavorful mushroom mixture, which is cooked in butter and thickened with cream and flour. This filling is then spooned into hollowed-out tomato shells and topped with savory breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, and a generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese. Baked to perfection in a 400° oven, these stuffed tomatoes create a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

Whether you're a vegetarian, cooking for a vegetarian friend, or simply looking to add more plant-based dishes to your repertoire, these Mushroom-Stuffed Tomatoes are sure to impress. So why not give them a try and enjoy a delicious, vegetarian side dish that's both easy to make and full of flavor?

Ingredients

  • large tomatoes 
  • Dash salt 
  • pound mushrooms fresh sliced
  • pound mushrooms fresh sliced
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons breadcrumbs soft
  • 0.8 cup parsley fresh minced
  • 0.7 cup cheddar cheese shredded divided

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Cut tomatoes in half; scoop out and discard pulp, leaving a thin shell.
  2. Sprinkle lightly with salt; invert on paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
  3. In a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle with flour; stir in cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley and 1/3 cup of cheese. Spoon into tomato cups; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  6. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
  7. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories250kcal
Protein12.27%
Fat69.71%
Carbs18.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.75
Glycemic Load
2.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.718695557636%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.62mg
Apigenin
12.12mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.95mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:250.48kcal
12.52%
Fat:20.46g
31.47%
Saturated Fat:12.42g
77.62%
Carbohydrates:11.9g
3.97%
Net Carbohydrates:9.33g
3.39%
Sugar:5.75g
6.39%
Cholesterol:58.29mg
19.43%
Sodium:151.78mg
6.6%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.1g
16.2%
Vitamin K:101.28µg
96.46%
Vitamin A:1940.83IU
38.82%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.17%
Vitamin C:22.51mg
27.28%
Vitamin B3:5.01mg
25.06%
Selenium:15.45µg
22.07%
Copper:0.44mg
21.91%
Vitamin B5:1.95mg
19.46%
Phosphorus:190.86mg
19.09%
Potassium:651.56mg
18.62%
Folate:50.96µg
12.74%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.89%
Calcium:113.04mg
11.3%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.84%
Fiber:2.57g
10.3%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.15%
Zinc:1.28mg
8.52%
Iron:1.42mg
7.86%
Magnesium:29.28mg
7.32%
Vitamin E:1.06mg
7.05%
Vitamin D:0.76µg
5.06%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.56%