Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers

Low Fat Recipes Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers recipe

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Date Published:
14/05/2009

Here's a great way to eat more vegetables - stuff them with a tasty risotto mixture

Serves 2

Nutritional Information

Per serving:
329kcals
9.5g fat (of which 4.5g is saturated)


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Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 2 long peppers
  • Low fat cooking spray
  • 4 spring onions, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
  • 100g mushrooms, sliced
  • 75g risotto rice
  • 450ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp mixed dried Italian herbs
  • 3 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Basil sprigs, to garnish

Step 1

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers step 1

Preheat the oven to 190°C, 375°F/gas mark 5. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and set aside. Scoop out and chop the tomato pulp.

Step 2

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers step 2

Halve the peppers lengthways and remove the cores and seeds. Arrange in a baking dish with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers step 3

Mist a non-stick frying pan with low fat cooking spray. Add the spring onions, celery and mushrooms. Fry gently for two minutes.

Step 4

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers step 4

Stir in the rice, stock, herbs and tomato pulp. Cook gently until the rice is tender and the stock has been absorbed - about 20 minutes. Add extra stock or water if needed. Remove from the heat. Season.

Step 5

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers step 5

Spoon the rice mixture into the tomatoes and peppers and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over them. Replace the tomato tops. Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve, garnished with basil sprigs.

Cook's tip:

Risotto-stuffed tomatoes and peppers

You could use hollowed-out marrow or courgettes instead of peppers and tomatoes.

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  1. these look so nice! its a really good way for people to eat more vegtables
    Posted by ollie on 12/10/2009 16:13:44
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