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stuffed tomatoes with bulgur and cheese rosii umplute cu bulgur

Tomatoes Stuffed with Bulgur and Cheese

Looking for a light, yet comforting dish? Here's how to make tomatoes stuffed with bulgur and cheese, the ultimate summertime treat. Give it a try!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Choose Serving Size 8 +

Ingredients 

  • 8 large tomatoes firm

  • 150 g 3/4 cup bulgur

  • 300 ml 10 oz. hot water

  • 4 garlic cloves

  • 1 onion

  • 20 g 0.7 oz sliced olives
  • 100 g 3.5 oz feta cheese, sliced
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil for drizzling

Instructions

  • Place the bulgur in a bowl and pour boiling water over it. Let it soak for 15 minutes.
  • In the meantime, cut the tops of each tomato and scoop out the pulp.
  • Chop the pulp and put it into a separate bowl.
  • Chop the onion, mince the garlic cloves and put these into the tomato pulp bowl.
  • Season with spices. Once the bulgur is hydrated, add the bulgur as well, salt, and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Place the tomatoes in an oven pan.
  • Fill each tomato with the bulgur mixture. Place one slice of feta cheese on top and put the tomato "lid" on each tomato.
  • Drizzle them with olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven at 200C for 30 minutes.