These Turkey-Stuffed Tomatoes Will Leave You Satisfied
Make the most of the season’s beefsteak tomatoes with this healthy dinner idea. Best part? No messy pan to clean up afterwards.
Turkey Meat Loaf-Stuffed Tomatoes
Turkey Meat Loaf-Stuffed Tomatoes
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 4servings | 20minutes | 60minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 4servings | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 60minutes |
Ingredients
- 4 beefsteak tomatoes (about 10 oz/300 g each)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 shallot or very small onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or dill weed
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup Swiss cheese shredded
- 4 tsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Slice off top third of tomatoes, reserving “lids”. With spoon, scoop out tomato pulp into bowl; reserve for another use. Turn hollowed out tomatoes upside down on kitchen towel and let drain.
- Meanwhile, in clean bowl, combine turkey, egg, shallot, breadcrumbs, parsley, Dijon, salt, pepper and ½ cup (125 mL) of the cheese; divide in four portions.
- Grease a non-metallic square baking dish. Turn tomatoes, cut side up, in dish. Stuff tomatoes with turkey mixture; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top each with a lid, pressing lightly. Drizzle tomatoes with olive oil.
- Bake until turkey meat loaf mixture is cooked through and tomatoes are tender, 35 to 45 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrients per serving: 424 calories, 33 g protein, 23 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 22 g carbohydrates (4 g fibre), 165 mg cholesterol, 588 mg sodium
Originally Published in Best Health Canada
