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Tomates Farcies
Serves 4
| Prep Time: 15 mins
| Cook Time: 45 mins
| Total Time: 1 hour
You may need: Spanish Paella
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The classic recipe for Tomates Farcies comes from Provence, a region in Southern France, where tomatoes are filled with savory ingredients and roasted in the oven to produce. Originally the recipe was used as a tasty way to use up leftover ingredients like ground pork or beef trimmings, stale bread as breadcrumbs, and cheese ends. Our chefs have reimagined this dish as a vegan Spanish tapas dish using our Spanish Paella spice blend to add layers of flavor including smoky notes, fresh dried herbs, and aromatics like garlic and onion.
Traditionally stuffed with ground meat and cheese, our vegan chef selected cooked lentils as the protein, and doctors it up with breadcrumbs, fresh herbs, red bell peppers and red onion. The result is an easy but delightful vegan dish that can be served as a main course or an appetizer for a larger Spanish or French style menu. If you feel more adventurous as the weather warms up, try using our Paella spice blend to make a traditional Spanish Paella Mixta or a summer vegetable Paella.
Ingredients
8 beefsteak tomatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Piquant Post Spanish Paella
2 cups cooked green lentils
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Choose firm, ripe tomatoes for this recipe, that will hold their shape during the baking process.
Make sure to thoroughly remove the seeds and pulp from the tomatoes before stuffing them, as this will prevent the tomatoes from becoming watery during baking.
To make the recipe more filling, you can add some diced tofu or tempeh to the stuffing mixture.
You can also add some diced cheese or vegan cheese to the stuffing mixture for a cheesy flavor.
For a richer flavor, you can add a spoonful of tomato paste or some diced sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing mixture.
To make it more colorful, you can garnish with some chopped parsley, basil, or cilantro before serving.
You can serve Tomates Farcies as a side dish or you can make it a main course by adding some cooked grains or bread on the side. We like ours with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Instructions
Wash the beefsteak tomatoes and slice off the top of the tomato with a sharp knife, setting aside to use later. Gently scoop out the flesh and seeds of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and turn the tomatoes upside down on a paper towel while you prepare the stuffing.
In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and add add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and Piquant Post Spanish Paella. Cook for 5 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the onion is translucent.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Transfer the onion and pepper mixture to a large mixing bowl, Add the cooked lentils, bread crumbs, cilantro and parsley. Stir until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently spoon the stuffing into each of the prepared tomatoes until full. Place the reserved tops of the tomatoes back onto each tomato and place them into an oven safe baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
Place the tomatoes into the pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with cooked rice and chopped cilantro.
Alternatives & Substitutions
Instead of lentils, you can use quinoa or bulgur for a different texture and flavor.
For a nuttier flavor, use almond or hazelnut meal instead of breadcrumbs.
For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of breadcrumbs.
If you're looking for a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or ground almonds instead of regular breadcrumbs.
You can use diced mushrooms instead of lentils for a meatier texture.
For a different flavor profile, you can use a different type of lentils, such as black lentils or green lentils. If you eat seafood, our Bacalao a la Vizcaina (Spanish Cod) features our Spanish Paella. It's fantastic!
To add some heat, you can add some diced jalapeños or chili flakes to the stuffing mixture.
Looking for more Spanish Paella recipes? Try our Summer Vegetable Paella, or our Paella Mixta, or our Spanish Seafood Fiduea.
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Tomates Farcies
Serves
4
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hour
Piquant Post spice you'll need: Spanish Paella
Ingredients
8 beefsteak tomatoes
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 small red onion, minced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Piquant Post Spanish Paella
2 cups cooked green lentils
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Wash the beefsteak tomatoes and slice off the top of the tomato with a sharp knife, setting aside to use later. Gently scoop out the flesh and seeds of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and turn the tomatoes upside down on a paper towel while you prepare the stuffing.
In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil and add add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and Piquant Post Spanish Paella. Cook for 5 minutes or until the peppers are soft and the onion is translucent.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Transfer the onion and pepper mixture to a large mixing bowl, Add the cooked lentils, bread crumbs, cilantro and parsley. Stir until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Gently spoon the stuffing into each of the prepared tomatoes until full. Place the reserved tops of the tomatoes back onto each tomato and place them into an oven safe baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
Place the tomatoes into the pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with cooked rice and chopped cilantro.
Notes
Choose firm, ripe tomatoes for this recipe, that will hold their shape during the baking process.
Make sure to thoroughly remove the seeds and pulp from the tomatoes before stuffing them, as this will prevent the tomatoes from becoming watery during baking.
To make the recipe more filling, you can add some diced tofu or tempeh to the stuffing mixture.
You can also add some diced cheese or vegan cheese to the stuffing mixture for a cheesy flavor.
For a richer flavor, you can add a spoonful of tomato paste or some diced sun-dried tomatoes to the stuffing mixture.
To make it more colorful, you can garnish with some chopped parsley, basil, or cilantro before serving.
You can serve Tomates Farcies as a side dish or you can make it a main course by adding some cooked grains or bread on the side. We like ours with steamed rice for a complete meal.
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