The rice and cheese stuffed tomatoes are a delicious twist on the classic recipe, perfect for those who love creamy and enveloping flavors. The combination of the sweetness of ripe tomatoes and the softness of melted cheese creates an irresistible balance, making the dish even more delicious. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or one-pot meal, these stuffed tomatoes can be enjoyed hot, with gooey cheese, or warm, to appreciate all the nuances of flavor. Easy to prepare and full of taste, they will conquer every palate with their authenticity and goodness. If you like rice recipes, try the Mediterranean rice salad, the creamy zucchini risotto, the rice salad with lentils, or the rice stuffed eggplants.
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OTHER TOMATO RECIPES
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 5 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Boiling, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Ingredients for preparing rice stuffed tomatoes
- 5 round tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups rice
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste fresh oregano
- 3 1/2 oz asiago cheese
- 3/4 oz grated Parmesan cheese
Tools
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- Baking Dish
- Colander
- Immersion Blender
Steps for preparing rice stuffed tomatoes
Remove the tops of the tomatoes and scoop them out, collecting the pulp in a tall container. Salt the inside of the tomatoes and let them rest upside down to remove some of the excess moisture.
Boil the rice for half the time indicated on the package. Blend the tomato pulp with oil, salt, and tomato paste. You’ll get a cream to season the rice.
Add oregano and diced cheese to the seasoned rice. Fill the tomatoes with this mixture.
Place them in a baking dish, garnish with Parmesan and a drizzle of oil, and bake at 356°F, fan-forced, for about 30 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Storage and Variations
Store the tomatoes in the fridge for a couple of days.
VARIATIONS
With vegetables: You can enrich the filling with zucchini, peppers, eggplants, or chopped carrots for a touch of freshness and color.
With legumes: Adding chickpeas, lentils, or beans to the filling makes the dish more protein-rich and substantial.
With tofu: Tofu can replace cheese, offering a creamy texture and delicate flavor.
With aromatic herbs: Basil, parsley, mint, and oregano can give an irresistible aroma to the dish.
With nuts: Pine nuts, almonds, or walnuts add crunchiness and a richer flavor.
