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Stuffed Tomatoes, Egyptian Style

Tomatoes take the spotlight in this springtime dish that’s basted in a tangy lemon dressing.


Stuffed Tomatoes, Egyptian Style

Ingredients

For 6 people

  • 3/4 cup(s) cracked wheat
  • 6 large tomatoes
  • 4 small tomatoes
  • 1 chives
  • 1 Parsley
  • 1 Fresh Mint
  • 3 tablespoon(s) olive oil; For Dressing
  • 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; For Dressing
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt, to taste for Dressing
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper, to taste for Dressing
  • 6 washed lettuce leaves

Directions

Put cracked wheat into a bowl, cover with cold water and let stand for 1 hour. Wash the large tomatoes, cut off top and take out the pulp. Sprinkle with salt and turn upside down to drain. Cut the herbs. Prepare a dressing with the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Scald the small tomatoes for 1 minutes and then peel, cut them into cubes. Drain the wheat. Toss the cubed tomatoes, wheat, chopped herbs and onions with the dressing. Fill the large tomatoes with the stuffing and arrange them on a bed of lettuce.
Ready in 1½ hour

Nutrition facts

  • Kcal: 177.02 kcal
  • Fibers (g): 3.66g
  • Sodium (mg): 66.24mg
  • Carbs: 24.55g
  • Fat: 7.25g
  • Saturated fat (g): 1g
  • Proteins: 4.87g