Spinach stuffed tomatoes
35 minutes
A generous filling of fresh spinach, pine nuts and Parmesan cheese gives an Italian flavour to the tomatoes in this dish, which is equally delicious served hot or cold.
Pat Alburey
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Ingredients
Serves: 2
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 250g English spinach
- 4 large tomatoes, about 250g each
- 125g pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 125g Parmesan cheese
- salt and black pepper
Directions
Preparation:20min ›
Cook:15min ›
Ready in:35min
- Preheat the oven to 220 degrees C. Use a little of the oil to lightly grease a baking tray. Rinse and dry the spinach, discarding the stalks.
- Heat the rest of the oil in a saucepan and add the spinach; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover, stir, and cook for 1 minute. Drain off the liquid, transfer the spinach to a bowl and put aside.
- Slice off and reserve the tomato tops. Scoop out the centres.
- Lightly toast the pine nuts, then add to the spinach. Peel the garlic and crush it in, then grate over the Parmesan, season to taste with salt and pepper, and mix.
- Press the spinach mixture into the tomatoes, piling it up, then balance the tomato tops on the stuffing. Bake on the top shelf of the oven for 12–15 minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTION
A mixed leaf salad on the side is a refreshing accompaniment.
NUTRIENTS PER SERVING:
good source of vitamins A, B group, C, E and folate, and calcium, iron and zinc.
EASY DOES IT!
Pine nuts have a wonderful flavour which is enhanced by toasting. Simply place them in a dry frying pan over low heat and cook, stirring and turning constantly, until golden brown.
