ORZO-STUFFED TOMATOES

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From Desert Hot Springs, California, Marian Ridgeway writes, "My neighbor and I used to have a friendly competition for that first ripe tomato! This side dish with orzo is always a favorite."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
6 medium tomatoes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Paprika

Steps:

  • Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Set aside 6 tablespoons pulp for filling. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. Drain orzo., In a small heavy saucepan, cook butter over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in the cheese, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, orzo and reserved pulp. Spoon into tomatoes. , Place in an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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