Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe

These spicy stuffed tomatoes are the perfect vibrant side dish! Bursting with flavor from browned lamb, creamy ricotta, and a hint of cayenne, they're surprisingly easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes. Impress your guests with this elegant yet simple recipe.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 16 mins
Calories 149.8 kcal
Protein 17g
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Ingredients for Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes

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How to Make Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a roasting pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  2. Halve 6 medium tomatoes lengthwise and gently scoop out the seeds and pulp using a spoon.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup browned ground lamb, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 cup shredded carrot.
  4. Carefully spoon the lamb mixture into the tomato halves, filling them generously.
  5. Bake covered in foil for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake for another 6 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the filling is heated through.
  7. Before serving, spoon any accumulated juices from the roasting pan over the stuffed tomatoes.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

27g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes?

Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes takes about 31 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 16 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes?

Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes has approximately 149.8 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes?

The key ingredients for Spicy Stuffed Tomatoes are Ground Lamb, Roma Tomatoes, Ricotta Cheese, Cayenne, Carrot, Italian Seasoning. See the full list with measurements above.

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