INGREDIENTS
Vegetables
1x large Brown/Red Onion
~12 medium Tomatoes (you may need more or less depending on tray size)
500g / 1.1lb Potatoes
Herbs & Aromatics
5 cloves Garlic
1 cup Fresh Parsley/Mint/Dill (any combination of your choice)
Meat
500g / 1.1lb Pork or Beef Mince
Rice
1 cup Arborio Rice (or any other rice of your choice)
For Cooking
3.5tbsp tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Black Pepper
Salt
METHODS
Step 1: Prepare the ingredients
Finely dice onion and set aside
Finely chop garlic and set aside
Roughly chop fresh herbs and set aside
Peel potatoes and cut into wedges. Set aside
Slice the tops off each tomato. Scoop out the insides and reserve in a bowl
Add the tomato pulp to a processor or blender and blend briefly to chop any large chunks. Set aside
Wash the rice 3-4 times and strain
Step 2: Cook the filling
Heat a pan over high heat and add 2tbsp olive oil
Cook the minced meat on one side until browned
Add the diced onion & a pinch of salt. Cook, breaking up the heat as you go, until the onions have softened and the meat is fully cooked
Turn the heat to low and add the chopped garlic. Stir for 30-60 seconds, or until aromatic
Add the paprika, oregano & black pepper. Stir for another 30-60 seconds
Add the washed rice and mix through
Add the tomato pulp. Bring to a boil over high heat
Turn the heat off and salt to taste
Add the chopped herbs and mix through
Step 3: Assembly the tray
Lightly salt the inside of each tomato
Fill each tomato with the filling and add the tops
Place any remaining filling between the tomatoes
Lightly salt the sliced potatoes and wedge them between the tomatoes
Drizzle 1.5tbsp Olive Oil over the tray and cover with foil
Bake, covered, at 180°C / 350°F for ~45-60 minutes, or until the potatoes are fully cooked
Bake, uncovered, at 200°C / 400°F for ~45-60 minutes, or until coloured to your liking
Remove from the oven and allow to fully cool
Step 4: Serving & storing
Evenly distribute between five containers
Store in the fridge for up to one week
Microwave to reheat, or enjoy cold!
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NUTRITION
Servings: 5
Nutrition per serving:
Calories - 590
Protein - 26.7g
Carbohydrate - 67.1g
Fat - 25.7g