Name: Mediterranean Lamb Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 tomatoes
Ingredients: 6 beef tomatoes; 500 g lamb mince; 1 small red onion; ½ tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp sumac; Zest of 1 lemon; 150 g pitted mixed olives; 1 heaped tbsp tomato purée; Salt

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Tomatoes filled with delicious Mediterranean lamb flavoured with olives, lemon and herbs. The filling is also perfect as a lamb bolognese served with pasta and sprinkled with grated cheese.

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I’m back with another recipe as part of my collaboration with Tasty Easy Lamb – Mediterranean Lamb Stuffed Tomatoes.

I wanted to create a recipe perfect for anyone that’s sticking to their healthy eating resolutions but is in need of something a little different to keep on track. These stuffed tomatoes are filled with a delicious lamb mince, packed with Mediterranean flavours including olives, lemon and oregano. I’ve also drifted into the Middle East and used a little sumac as it’s a flavour I absolutely love. However, don’t worry if it’s not something you have in your spice drawer (or wherever you keep your spices) as this recipe is still delicious without it.

Not only are these stuffed tomatoes low in calories (less that 350 in each one), they’re also free from the UK top 14 allergens so a fantastic choice for many people with food allergies. The’re delicious served with a salad, or as part of a Mediterranean tapas feast with olives, hummus and toasted pitta bread.

The filling also makes a delicious lamb bolognese sauce served with pasta. All you need to do is switch the tomatoes added during cooking with a can of chopped tomatoes instead.

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Mediterranean Lamb Stuffed Tomatoes

Tomatoes filled with delicious Mediterranean lamb flavoured with olives, lemon and herbs. The filling is also perfect as a lamb bolognese served with pasta and sprinkled with grated cheese.

Recipe Type Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Active Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 6 tomatoes

Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients

6 beef tomatoes
500 g lamb mince
1 small red onion
½ tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sumac
Zest of 1 lemon
150 g pitted mixed olives
1 heaped tbsp tomato purée
Salt

Instructions

Pre-heat your oven to 200°C/180°C fan.
Peel and finely chop the red onion. Cut the tops off the beef tomatoes and then scoop out the insides - This is easiest if you cut around the edge with a sharp knife and then scoop out the middle with a tablespoon.Roughly chop the insides that have been scooped out from the tomatoes.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion and fry for a minute. Add the lamb mince and then cook until browned. Add the chopped insides from the tomatoes, oregano (1 tsp), sumac (1 tsp), olives (150g) and tomato purée (1 heaped tbsp).
Bring to the boil and then simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened. While the lamb is simmering, finely grate the zest from the lemon. Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt.
Place the scooped out tomatoes into a baking tray and divide the lamb mixture between the six tomatoes. Put the tops of the tomatoes on top and bake roast for 15-20 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the skin is just starting to split. Remove them from the oven and serve.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Lamb Stuffed Tomatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343 Calories from Fat 225

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 25g 38%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 60mg 20%

Sodium 456mg 19%

Potassium 1001mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 9g

Protein 17g 34%

Vitamin A 58.6%

Vitamin C 56.5%

Calcium 6.3%

Iron 13.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Free From/Suitable For…

The ingredients I used to make this recipe are all free from the following allergens. However, please check any labels carefully for allergens you need to avoid as brands can vary and product recipes can change over time.