Lentil Stuffed Tomatoes

These tomatoes, stuffed with lentils and oven baked, make a great entree.

Step: 1

Rinse rice and lentils in a strainer. Place in a small saucepan and stir in boiling water. Cover. Cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.

Step: 2

Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saute pan. Add onion, and saute until golden brown over medium low heat. Stir in lentil mixture and mint. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step: 3

Slice the tops off tomatoes, and reserve. Scoop out the middles, and reserve. Fill tomato shells with lentil mixture, and replace the tops. Stand in a baking dish.

Step: 4

Chop reserved tomato middles, and place in a small bowl. Mix in oil and garlic. Pour around the stuffed tomatoes.

Step: 5

Bake in a preheated 450 degree F (230 degree C) for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and serve.

Per Serving: 175 calories; protein 5.4g; carbohydrates 24.1g; fat 6.8g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 29.3mg.

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