Pomodori con riso - Italian Stuffed Tomatoes by @jorgelavelar

1h50

6 servings

🍅

6

Tomatoes

🍚

180 ml

Arborio rice

🌿

15 g

Fresh basil

🌿

2

Mint leaves

🌿

15 g

Fresh parsley

🌿

2 g

Dried oregano

🧄

2

Garlic cloves

🍅

60 ml

Tomato passata

🫒

60 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

🧂

5 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🥔

900 g

Potatoes

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the static oven to 190°C / 375°F.

  2. Wash
    • large round tomatoes

    Wash the 6 large round tomatoes and dry them.

  3. Cut
    • large round tomatoes

    Cut the tops from all 6 tomatoes, keeping each top as a cap.

  4. Scoop
    • large round tomatoes

    Scoop the pulp from the tomatoes into the mixing bowl without piercing the bottoms.

  5. Drain
    • large round tomatoes

    Turn the hollowed tomatoes upside down on kitchen paper and let them drain.

  6. Add
    • fresh basil
    • Tomatoes
    • Dried oregano

    Add basil, mint leaves, parsley, dried oregano, garlic cloves, tomato passata, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the tomato pulp.

  7. Blend
    • Tomatoes

    Blend the tomato mixture until smooth.

  8. Stir
    • Arborio rice
    • Tomatoes

    Stir the 12 tbsp Arborio rice into the blended tomato mixture.

  9. Rest
    • Arborio rice

    Rest the rice mixture for 30 to 60 minutes so the rice absorbs flavor.

  10. Peel
    • potatoes

    Peel the 900 g potatoes and cut them into wedges.

  11. Season
    • potatoes
    • salt
    • Extra virgin olive oil

    Season the potato wedges with salt, black pepper, and the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.

  12. Line
    • baking paper
    • large round tomatoes

    Line the baking tray with 1 sheet of baking paper and arrange the drained tomatoes upright on it.

  13. Fill
    • large round tomatoes
    • Arborio rice

    Fill each tomato with the rice mixture, leaving a little space for the rice to expand.

  14. Cover
    • large round tomatoes

    Cover each filled tomato with its reserved tomato cap.

  15. Spread
    • Arborio rice
    • tomato passata
    • Tomatoes

    Spread the remaining rice-tomato mixture around the tomatoes in the baking tray.

  16. Arrange
    • potatoes
    • Arborio rice

    Arrange the seasoned potato wedges over the remaining tomato-rice mixture.

  17. Bake
    • baking paper

    Cover the tray with the second sheet of baking paper and bake for 50 minutes at 190°C / 375°F.

  18. Bake
    • Arborio rice
    • Potatoes

    Remove the baking paper and bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the rice is tender.

  19. Serve

    Serve immediately, lukewarm, or cold.

Pomodori con riso - Italian Stuffed Tomatoes by @jorgelavelar

1h50

6 servings

🍅

6

Tomatoes

🍚

180 ml

Arborio rice

🌿

15 g

Fresh basil

🌿

2

Mint leaves

🌿

15 g

Fresh parsley

🌿

2 g

Dried oregano

🧄

2

Garlic cloves

🍅

60 ml

Tomato passata

🫒

60 ml

Extra virgin olive oil

🧂

5 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Pepper

🥔

900 g

Potatoes

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/19

    Preheat the static oven to 190°C / 375°F.

  2. Step 2/19

    Wash the 6 large round tomatoes and dry them.

    🍅large round tomatoes
    🧻kitchen paper
  3. Step 3/19

    Cut the tops from all 6 tomatoes, keeping each top as a cap.

    🍅large round tomatoes
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  4. Step 4/19

    Scoop the pulp from the tomatoes into the mixing bowl without piercing the bottoms.

    🍅large round tomatoes
    🥄spoon
    🥣mixing bowl
  5. Step 5/19

    Turn the hollowed tomatoes upside down on kitchen paper and let them drain.

    🍅large round tomatoes
    🧻kitchen paper
  6. Step 6/19

    Add basil, mint leaves, parsley, dried oregano, garlic cloves, tomato passata, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the tomato pulp.

    🌿fresh basil
    🌿fresh mint leaves
    🌿fresh parsley
    🌿dried oregano
    🧄garlic cloves
    🍅tomato passata
    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🥣mixing bowl
  7. Step 7/19

    Blend the tomato mixture until smooth.

  8. Step 8/19

    Stir the 12 tbsp Arborio rice into the blended tomato mixture.

    🍚Arborio rice
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon
  9. Step 9/19

    Rest the rice mixture for 30 to 60 minutes so the rice absorbs flavor.

    🥣mixing bowl
  10. Step 10/19

    Peel the 900 g potatoes and cut them into wedges.

    🥔potatoes
    🔪vegetable peeler
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
  11. Step 11/19

    Season the potato wedges with salt, black pepper, and the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil.

    🥔potatoes
    🧂salt
    ⚫black pepper
    🫒extra virgin olive oil
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon
  12. Step 12/19

    Line the baking tray with 1 sheet of baking paper and arrange the drained tomatoes upright on it.

    📜baking paper
    🍅large round tomatoes
    🍳baking tray
  13. Step 13/19

    Fill each tomato with the rice mixture, leaving a little space for the rice to expand.

    🍅large round tomatoes
    🍚Arborio rice
    🥄spoon
    🍳baking tray
  14. Step 14/19

    Cover each filled tomato with its reserved tomato cap.

    🍅large round tomatoes
    🍳baking tray
  15. Step 15/19

    Spread the remaining rice-tomato mixture around the tomatoes in the baking tray.

    🍚Arborio rice
    🍅tomato passata
    🥄spoon
    🍳baking tray
  16. Step 16/19

    Arrange the seasoned potato wedges over the remaining tomato-rice mixture.

    🥔potatoes
    🍳baking tray
  17. Step 17/19

    Cover the tray with the second sheet of baking paper and bake for 50 minutes at 190°C / 375°F.

    📜baking paper
    🍳baking tray
  18. Step 18/19

    Remove the baking paper and bake uncovered for 20 to 30 minutes until the potatoes are golden and the rice is tender.

    🍳baking tray
  19. Step 19/19

    Serve immediately, lukewarm, or cold.

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Herbs, Spices, Vegetables, Sauces, Oils, Seasonings

Ingredients

Tomatoes, Arborio rice, Fresh basil, Mint leaves, Fresh parsley, Dried oregano, Garlic cloves, Tomato passata, Extra virgin olive oil, Salt, Pepper, Potatoes

Notes

Tomatoes (large and round), Arborio rice (or carnaroli or other long grain rice), Fresh basil (a handful), Fresh parsley (a handful), Salt (to taste), Pepper (to taste)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Calories

355 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 7g, Carbohydrates: 55g, Fat: 13g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Potassium: 1010mg, Iron: 3.1mg, Magnesium: 62mg, Calcium: 44mg, Sodium: 390mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 50mg, Vitamin A: 95mcg, Vitamin K: 50mcg, Folate: 55mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 20 minutes

Overall

1 hour 50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

19 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, spoon, mixing bowl, vegetable peeler, baking tray, kitchen paper

Appliances

Blender, Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Family Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@jorgelavelar

Origin

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Creamy, Crispy, Golden

Flavors

Tomato-rich, Herbaceous, Garlicky, Savory, Olive oil, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool completely before refrigerating,Reheat until piping hot or serve chilled), freezer : 2 months (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Texture of tomatoes and potatoes may soften after freezing)