Yalanchi (Tomatoes Stuffed With Rice)
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
6 stuffed tomatoes
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 6 firm ripe tomatoes (medium to large)
- 2 -4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 cup raisins, soaked in warm water 10 minutes, drained
- 1⁄2 cup pine nuts
- 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 1⁄2 cups cooked rice
- salt and pepper
directions
- Preheat oven to 350*.
- Cut a slice from top of each tomato, about1/4-1/2-inch down.
- Core and finely chop remaining tops.
- Scoop out tomatoes with a spoon and turn upside down on paper towels to drain. Throw pulp and seeds away.
- Heat 2 Tblsp. oil in large skillet on medium to high heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Add chopped tomato tops, raisins, pine nuts, and cinnamon. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix gently until well blended.
- Fill tomatoes with mixture and set side by side in a greased baking dish. Drizzle with remaining oil on tomatoes so they are well greased.
- Bake in oven until tender but still firm, about 25 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor.
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