{"id":17332,"date":"2014-04-30T21:14:46","date_gmt":"2014-05-01T01:14:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/?p=17332"},"modified":"2014-06-11T12:46:36","modified_gmt":"2014-06-11T16:46:36","slug":"grated-cauliflower-stuffed-tomatoes-stuffed-tomatoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/grated-cauliflower-stuffed-tomatoes-stuffed-tomatoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Grated Cauliflower stuffed Tomatoes &#8211; Stuffed Tomatoes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17333\" alt=\"cauli-stuffed tomatoes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stuffed tomatoes make a splendid appetizer, these tomatoes are stuffed with grated cauliflower&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>I fancy cooking veggies and meat without altering their shape, that explains my love for cooking whole chicken and making stuffed veggies. Keeping the original shape makes a beautiful presentation and tempts anyone to taste that dish.<\/p>\n<p>During my last grocery shopping, I picked up a bunch of fresh and vibrant tomatoes on the vine. This time I wasn&#8217;t perplexed on what to make, I knew exactly what I wanted to make with those tomatoes: Stuffed Tomatoes. So many ingredients lined up in front of me for making the stuffing: ground beef, rice, mixed veggies etc etc. I had a large cauliflower (I call them caulibride as to me they resemble to a bride wearing a white gown) sitting in my refrigerator and wanted to make something out of it. A few weeks ago, I had made cauliflower rice (grated cauliflower stir fried with herbs and some seasonings which resembles to rice) and it tasted so delicious that I wanted to make it again. I felt grated cauliflower would make a great stuffing for tomatoes and I didn&#8217;t go wrong.<\/p>\n<p>This cauliflower stuffed tomatoes tasted delicious and the leftover grated cauliflower rice was served as a side dish. This has turned into one of my favorite vegetarian appetizers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17334\" alt=\"cauli stuffed tomatoes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes1.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes1.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes1-133x200.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preparation Pictures<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Grated cauliflower<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17336\" alt=\"grated cauliflower\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cauliflower rice<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17335\" alt=\"grated cauliflower stir fry\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower-stir-fry.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower-stir-fry.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower-stir-fry-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/grated-cauliflower-stir-fry-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Seeds removed<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17339\" alt=\"tomatoes for stuffing\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-for-stuffing.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-for-stuffing.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-for-stuffing-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-for-stuffing-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Stuffed with cauliflower<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17340\" alt=\"tomatoes stuffed with cauliflower\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-stuffed-with-cauliflower.jpg\" width=\"475\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-stuffed-with-cauliflower.jpg 475w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-stuffed-with-cauliflower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/tomatoes-stuffed-with-cauliflower-84x55.jpg 84w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 475px) 100vw, 475px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Topped with parmesan cheese<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17341\" alt=\"stuffed tomatoes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/stuffed-tomatoes1.jpg\" width=\"469\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/stuffed-tomatoes1.jpg 469w, https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/stuffed-tomatoes1-187x200.jpg 187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"easyrecipe\">\t<link itemprop=\"image\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/04\/cauli-stuffed-tomatoes.jpg\" \/>\n<div class=\"item ERName\">Grated Cauliflower stuffed Tomatoes &#8211; Stuffed Tomatoes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERClear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\"><span class=\"xlate\">Recipe Type<\/span>: <span class=\"type\">Appetiser<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Author: <span class=\"author\">Thasneen<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Prep time: <time itemprop=\"prepTime\" datetime=\"PT10M\">10 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Cook time: <time itemprop=\"cookTime\" datetime=\"PT35M\">35 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Total time: <time itemprop=\"totalTime\" datetime=\"PT45M\">45 mins<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERHead\">Serves: <span class=\"yield\">4 People<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ERIngredients\">\n<div class=\"ERIngredientsHeader\">Ingredients<\/div>\n<ul class=\"ingredients\">\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]For making cauliflower rice[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Olive oil- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Onion, chopped small-1<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Garlic, minced- 2 cloves<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Grated cauliflower- 1\/2 of a large cauliflower<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried basil- 1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Dried oregano-1 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Paprika- 1 1\/2 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground pepper- 1\/4 tsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Lemon juice- 1 tbsp<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt- to taste<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Cilantro or parsley chopped- 2 handfuls<\/li>\n<li class=\"ERSeparator\">[b]Other Ingredients[\/b]<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Large tomatoes- 8<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Parmesan cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Ground pepper<\/li>\n<li class=\"ingredient\">Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERInstructions\">\n<div class=\"ERInstructionsHeader\">Instructions<\/div>\n<div class=\"instructions\">\n<ol>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Preheat oven to 375 F or 190 C.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Grate or chop the cauliflower florets in a food processor, it should be very fine.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place a wok over medium heat, add oil.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add onion, season with salt and saute till translucent.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add chopped garlic and saute till onions turn light golden in color.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add grated cauliflower, combine well and cook covered for a few minutes till cauliflower turns tender. If its too dry sprinkle a little water and cook.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Add dried basil, oregano, paprika, ground pepper and salt, combine well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cook for a couple more minutes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Finally, add lemon juice and cilantro or parsley, cook for a minute and remove the wok from the heat. Let cool down.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Cut the tops off of the tomatoes. (Save the tops, makes a great presentation while serving)<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds from the tomatoes, create a hollow space.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Season the inside of the tomatoes with salt and ground pepper.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Stuff the tomatoes with prepared grated cauliflower rice, about 1 to 2 tbsp per tomatoes.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Top the stuffed tomatoes with parmesan cheese.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil, grease the foil with non-stick cooking spray.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Place the stuffed tomatoes on the baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Bake them for 20 to 35 minutes. Don&#8217;t over bake as the tomatoes will fall apart.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">Serve the baked stuffed tomatoes warm along with the grated cauliflower rice.<\/li>\n<li class=\"instruction\">The grated cauliflower rice can be served with any dish instead of rice.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNutrition\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ERNotesHeader\">Notes<\/div>\n<div class=\"ERNotes\">You could add any kind of spices and seasonings to the grated cauliflower.[br][br][b]For a non-veggie version[\/b]: Use cooked ground beef to stuff the tomatoes.[br]<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"endeasyrecipe\" style=\"display: none;\">3.2.2298<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stuffed tomatoes make a splendid appetizer, these tomatoes are stuffed with grated cauliflower&#8230; I fancy cooking veggies and meat without altering their shape, that explains my love for cooking whole chicken and making stuffed veggies. Keeping the original shape makes a beautiful presentation and tempts anyone to taste that dish. During my last grocery shopping, &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17333,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,346,421,85,467,18],"tags":[46,822],"class_list":["post-17332","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-appetizer","category-cauliflower-by-ingredient","category-fusion","category-quick-fix-meals","category-tomato","category-vegetarian","tag-cauliflower","tag-stuffed-tomatoes","course-appetiser"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17332","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17332\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thasneen.com\/cooking\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}