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Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes

Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and reserve. Scoop out most of the pulp with a teaspoon, being careful not to break the skin. Finely chop the pulp, and keep any juices. Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with a little sugar to take away the acidity, then place them on a baking tray.

Questions about this dish

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How long does Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes take?

1 hr 10 min all in โ€” 10 min prep, 1 hr cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

A bit of work.

How spicy is it?

No chilli.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Milk. Labels are informational โ€” check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget โ€” about $8โ€“16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Oven, Baking tray, Frying pan, Saucepan.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

How much sugar?

to taste of Sugar.

What can I use instead?

tomato (passata or canned chopped tomatoes) โ†’ passata or canned chopped tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are often better than pale fresh ones out of season. onion โ†’ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) โ†’ garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove โ‰ˆ ยผ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing. chicken โ†’ tofu. Press firm tofu, marinate as you would the chicken, and cook until browned. This is an adaptation, not the original dish.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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