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Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo Recipe

Juicy baked tomatoes are perfectly stuffed with creamy orzo pasta, mozzarella cheese, and fragrant herbs. This 30-minute recipe is a delightful vegetarian main course or side dish, perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Easy to follow instructions and bursting with flavor!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 266.7 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 lb.), plus 1/2 cup reserved pulp
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 (1 ounce) cubes fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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How to Make Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cut the tops off 4 large tomatoes (about 1 pound total). Gently scoop out the pulp and seeds, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pulp.
  3. Sprinkle the inside of each tomato with 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a pinch of dried oregano.
  4. Place 4 cubes (about 1 ounce each) of fresh mozzarella cheese into each tomato.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 cup orzo pasta and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat.
  7. Gradually add 2 cups chicken broth, stirring until absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, until the orzo is almost cooked through but still slightly firm (about 10-12 minutes total).
  8. Stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  9. Stir in the reserved tomato pulp.
  10. Spoon the orzo mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, filling them to the top.
  11. Pour 1/2 cup of hot chicken broth into the bottom of a baking dish.
  12. Place the stuffed tomatoes in the baking dish.
  13. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes.
  14. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the orzo is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

28g

Fat

17g

Carbs

12g

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