Tempt your taste buds with three tantalising tomato recipes
29.07.2023 - 07:43
/ ok.co.uk
There's nothing quite like the taste and aroma of fresh, juicy tomatoes in the summer. But if like us, you're often totally clueless about how to use them at mealtimes, beyond shoving them next to a lettuce leaf, or slicing them up in a sarnie, then read on! We're serving up some delicious dishes from Isle of Wight's The Tomato Stall to help you get the best out of yours. From stuffed tomatoes to baked orzo, these colourful concoctions are simply divine.The Tomato Stall has even more ideas on their website so check it out for some more inspiration.
First though, have try at these stunning dishes first - they're all just perfect for summer parties or lunches... Stuffed tomatoes Serves 4 ● 8 large beefsteak tomatoes ● 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling ● 1 white onion, finely chopped ● 3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped ● 200g Arborio risotto rice ● 130g pancetta or 200g mushrooms, chopped ● Small bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped ● 50g toasted pine nuts ● Salt and pepper, to taste ● 1 tsp sugar ● Grated Parmesan and extra flat-leaf parsley, to serve 1. Slice the tops off the tomatoes, keeping the lids.
Put the flesh, juice and seeds into a bowl. 2. Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas mark 6.
Put the contents of the bowl into a blender then transfer it to a measuring jug, making sure that the liquid reaches 800ml by adding some water. 3. Heat the olive oil in a pan on low heat then cook the onion and garlic until they are soft.
Add the rice, stirring, then mix in the blended tomatoes. 4.The liquid should be absorbed after 20 or 30 minutes. Cook the pancetta or chopped mushrooms in a frying pan.
Place the parsley, pine nuts and pancetta into the rice mix. Season to taste. 5.