Stuffed summer tomatoes

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Stuffed summer tomatoes
35 min.
2
275kcal

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If you're looking for a healthy and vibrant dish that's as delicious as it is nutritious, stuffed summer tomatoes are the perfect choice! This recipe brings together the freshness of summer produce with a savory rice filling, creating a meal that is not only light but also satisfying. The tomatoes, perfectly roasted until tender, serve as delightful cups filled with a fragrant rice and pesto mixture, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.

Pairing these stuffed tomatoes with oven-roasted courgettes adds a touch of warmth and richness, while the pesto ties everything together in a harmonious blend of herby goodness. Plus, it's a meal that caters to all dietary needs: it's vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and incredibly healthy, with a whopping health score of 100! With just 275 kcal per serving, this dish makes for a guilt-free, yet filling side or main course, perfect for any occasion.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or just looking for a quick, nutritious meal to impress your guests, these stuffed summer tomatoes offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will make your taste buds dance. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re the ideal dish to enjoy during the warmer months when fresh produce is at its peak!

Ingredients

  • 250 mushrooms with mushrooms (uncle ben's or rizazz)
  • tbsp basil pesto 
  • large tomatoes 
  •  zucchini 
  • tbsp olive oil 

Equipment

  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas
  2. Mix the rice with 2 tbsp of the pesto.
  3. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the insides. Fill the empty shells with the rice mixture, pressing it down lightly, then replace the lids.
  4. Cut the courgettes into rounds and toss with the remaining pesto and the oil.
  5. Spread over a roasting tin and nestle the tomatoes among them.
  6. Bake for 20-25 mins until the tomatoes and courgettes are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories275kcal
Protein14%
Fat51.22%
Carbs34.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
42.5
Glycemic Load
5.25
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.469130471997%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
2.48mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.47mg
Quercetin
3.4mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.3kcal
13.76%
Fat:17.11g
26.32%
Saturated Fat:2.74g
17.09%
Carbohydrates:26.13g
8.71%
Net Carbohydrates:18.19g
6.62%
Sugar:17.67g
19.63%
Cholesterol:1.8mg
0.6%
Sodium:250.65mg
10.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.52g
21.03%
Vitamin C:87.58mg
106.15%
Vitamin A:3877.72IU
77.55%
Potassium:1771.81mg
50.62%
Vitamin B2:0.76mg
44.46%
Manganese:0.82mg
41.03%
Vitamin K:41.4µg
39.43%
Vitamin B3:7.56mg
37.79%
Vitamin B6:0.74mg
37.03%
Copper:0.72mg
35.81%
Fiber:7.94g
31.75%
Folate:122.89µg
30.72%
Phosphorus:269.34mg
26.93%
Vitamin B5:2.6mg
25.95%
Magnesium:86.57mg
21.64%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.61%
Vitamin E:3.22mg
21.48%
Selenium:12.02µg
17.17%
Iron:2.5mg
13.9%
Zinc:1.9mg
12.64%
Calcium:107.81mg
10.78%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%