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How to Make Broccoli-Stuffed Tomatoes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Broccoli-stuffed tomatoes are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of summer. This recipe combines the juicy sweetness of ripe tomatoes with the savory goodness of fresh broccoli, creating a dish that is both filling and nutritious. Whether you’re serving them as a side dish, a light lunch, or a healthy appetizer, these stuffed tomatoes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh broccoli
  • 4 medium tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 2% milk
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 egg white

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a saucepan, bring broccoli and 1 in. of water to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside. Cut a 1/2-in. slice off the top of each tomato; with a spoon or melon baller, hollow out each tomato, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Discard pulp. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice into each tomato; place upside down on paper towel for 10 minutes to drain.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. In a bowl, combine the flour, milk and broth until smooth. Stir into onion mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in Parmesan cheese, basil, salt, pepper and reserved broccoli. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form. Fold into broccoli mixture.
  • Place the tomatoes in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Spoon the broccoli mixture into each tomato, mounding in the center. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the tops are golden brown.

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