Ingredients for - Stuffed and Baked Tomatoes

1. Uncooked instant rice 1 cup
2. Firm tomatoes 4 large
3. Finely chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon
4. Finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon
5. Finely minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon
6. Salt ½ teaspoon
7. Garlic, finely chopped 1 clove
8. Olive oil 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Stuffed and Baked Tomatoes

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

2 . Stage

In a small saucepan over high heat, bring water to a boil. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand covered 5 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.

3 . Stage

Slice off the top of each tomato and scoop out the pulp, leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell. Reserve 3 tablespoons of pulp, chopped. Invert the tomatoes to drain.

4 . Stage

In a medium bowl combine rice, tomato pulp, green pepper, onion, parsley, salt, garlic and olive oil; mix well. Spoon filling into tomato shells.

5 . Stage

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes.