Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes

Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes
Orzo-Stuffed Tomatoes takes roughly 50 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. One portion of this dish contains about 6g of protein, 3g of fat, and A mixture of butter, basil, paprika, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It works well as a side dish. Users who liked this recipe also liked Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Orzo, Ricottan and Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes, and Italian Sausage, Kale & Orzo Stuffed Tomatoes.

Instructions

1
Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 6 tablespoons pulp for filling. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain.
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2
Drain orzo.
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In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
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Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, orzo and reserved pulp. Spoon into tomatoes.
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5
Place in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika.
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Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings6
Health Score6
Dish TypesSide Dish
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