Greek Stuffed Tomatoes


This is an adaptation of a traditional greek recipe for stuffed tomatoes using ingredients from rsc #6. very tasty, and deliciously different.

Steps


Preheat oven to 375f.
Slice tops of tomatoes and reserve.
Carefully scoop out pulp and sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with a little sugar.
Set aside.
Puree tomato pulp , set half aside.
Add chicken , olive oil , onion , garlic , rice , cashews , apricots , raisins , parsley , basil and coriander to half of tomato pulp.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Combine mixture well.
Fill tomatoes 3 / 4s full with the ground chicken mixture.
Replace tops and place in oven dish just large enough to hold them comfortably.
Add the white wine and olive oil to the remaining half of tomato puree and season to taste.
Pour over and around the tomatoes.
Bake for approximately 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes , or until tomatoes are darkened on top and tender , and rice is thoroughly cooked.
Serve with pan juices , crusty bread and feta cheese alongside.

Ingredients


firm ripe tomatoes, sugar, ground chicken, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, long grain rice, cashews, dried apricot, golden raisin, fresh parsley, fresh basil, ground coriander, dry white wine