Turkish Tomatoes

"These tomatoes are absolutely delicious. It is based on a Donna Hay recipe."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
8
Serves:
4-6

ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 180C (or 350F).
  • Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the pulp, reserving the pulp.
  • Heat the oil in a pan and saute onions until lightly browned.
  • Add tomato pulp and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in eggplant and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add breadcrumbs, parsley and season to taste.
  • Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and beat in cheese.
  • Stir in eggs and mix thoroughly.
  • Spoon mixture into each tomato shell and arrange in a greased, ovenproof dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. For those who are wondering, tasty cheese is an Australian term and refers to any well-flavoured or matured cheddar cheese, but I used parmesan as that's what I had on hand. I halved the recipe for a light Saturday night dinner for two. I don't know how 'Turkish' it is, but it's certainly tasty. One hint - it does need plenty of seasoning.
     
  2. Made this as a vegetarian main dish. Used half tomatoes and small round zucchini which I stuffed with the mixture. I did add a crushed garlic clove together with the onions. Served it with rice...delicious!
     
  3. what exactly is meant by "tasty cheese"? lots of cheeses are tasty, but I wonder which one was originally intended. Any ideas?
     
  4. This was such a wondeful blend of vegetables that looked so lovely too. I added red peppers too to the mix. Thank you. :) Fay
     
  5. Tried it the other day. Absolutely delicious. I am a fan of the Turkish cuisine and you beat me to it. Thanks.
     
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