Stuffed Tomatoes

Stuffed Tomatoes is a versatile dish where hollowed-out tomatoes are filled with a savory mixture, often featuring ingredients like rice, ground meat, herbs, cheese, or breadcrumbs. Originating from Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, it's a popular summer dish that highlights fresh, ripe tomatoes.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The nutritional profile varies by filling, but it's generally a balanced dish providing carbohydrates from the filling (like rice or grains), protein from meat or legumes, and healthy fats if cheese or olive oil is used. A typical serving offers a good source of vitamins A and C from the tomato, along with other key nutrients depending on the stuffing, with a calorie range of roughly 200-350 per stuffed tomato.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	7 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	8 g
Sodium	320 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	1200 IU
Potassium	400 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Vitamin K	10 mcg
Folate	45 mcg
Magnesium	30 mg

Per 1 medium stuffed tomato (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a classic example of 'waste-not' cooking, using the scooped-out tomato flesh in the filling or sauce. Nutritionally, the lycopene in cooked tomatoes is more bioavailable, making this a delicious way to boost antioxidant intake.