Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach And Cheese

Baked Tomatoes Stuffed With Spinach And Cheese


1. Cut tomatoes in half horizontally; using a melon ball scooper, scoop pulp and seeds out of each half, leaving enough for a firm shell (discard pulp and seeds).

2. Turn halves upside down to drain.

3. Trim spinach and chop in food processor.

4. Preheat oven to 400°F.

5. In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and garlic (5-10 minutes).

6. Add the spinach and broccoli; cook, covered, for 8 minutes.

7. Add the tomato sauce, cottage cheese, salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes.

8. Generously stuff the tomato halves with the spinach mixture and place in a casserole dish.

9. Top each tomato half with bread crumbs.

10. Bake until tomatoes are soft and breadcrumbs are browned (10-15 minutes).

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