Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes Recipe Video

Join "The Indiana Jones of Spices," Nirmala Narine, as she prepares delicious quinoa-stuffed heirloom tomatoes with fresh-picked herbs from her own garden. In Nirmala's Edible Diary, Narine eats her way from Rio to Buenos Aires, capturing the tastes and smells of South America in recipes and photos. Millions of tourists visit this part of the globe every year, drawn by ancient ruins, vibrant cities, breathtaking natural beauty, and diverse foods and cultures. Nirmala's Edible Diary is a passport to the street markets and home kitchens of South America, with over 70 recipes for tantalizing stews, crunchy empanadas, and fruity desserts, and 100 vivid photographs of the foods, people, and landscapes that make this continent a stunning travel destination.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time5 Min
Ready In10 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings2
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Heirloom tomatoes2 Large ((any color))
 Cooking oil/Butter2 Tablespoon
 Garlic2 Clove (10 gm), minced
 Quinoa2 Cup (32 tbs), cooked
 Fresh mixed herbs2 Tablespoon, chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 800 Calories from Fat 229

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g39.6%

Saturated Fat 3.4 g16.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 25.3 mg1.1%

Total Carbohydrates 118 g39.4%

Dietary Fiber 14.3 g57.2%

Sugars 4.8 g

Protein 26 g52.3%

Vitamin A 43.5% Vitamin C 47.5%

Calcium 11.3% Iron 47.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a frying pan, heat oil and saute onion and garlic until transparent.
2. Add the freshly chopped fresh herbs.
3. Add cooked quinoa and mix well.

FINALIZING
4. Core heirloom tomatoes and stuff with the quinoa mixture.

SERVING
5. Serve stuffed heirloom tomatoes as side dish.
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