Name: Pomodori al Riso (Roman Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes)
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds (675g) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1 sprig fresh rosemary, cut into 3 pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 beefsteak tomatoes (8 to 10 ounces each; 225 to 285g); Homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth or vegetable stock , if needed; 1 large shallot (50g), minced; 1 medium garlic clove (5g), minced; 3/4 cup (6 ounces; 165g) risotto rice, such as arborio or carnaroli (see note); 1 tablespoon (15g) tomato paste; 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10ml) fish sauce, such as colatura (optional; see note); 1/2 ounce fresh basil leaves (1 loosely packed cup; 15g), roughly chopped

This Roman Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes recipe combines tender, flavorful rice with juicy beefsteak tomatoes. The rice is cooked with homemade chicken stock, shallots, and garlic, then stuffed inside ripe tomatoes. The addition of basil and fish sauce adds depth to the dish, making it a satisfying and delicious meal.

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1 1/2 pounds (675g) Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces

1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 sprig fresh rosemary, cut into 3 pieces

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 beefsteak tomatoes (8 to 10 ounces each; 225 to 285g)

Homemade chicken stock or low-sodium broth or vegetable stock , if needed

1 large shallot (50g), minced

1 medium garlic clove (5g), minced

3/4 cup (6 ounces; 165g) risotto rice, such as arborio or carnaroli (see note)

1 tablespoon (15g) tomato paste

1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10ml) fish sauce, such as colatura (optional; see note)

1/2 ounce fresh basil leaves (1 loosely packed cup; 15g), roughly chopped

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

611kcal

30%
Fat

27g

1%
Saturated Fat

4g

0%
Carbohydrates

84g

4%
Fiber

9g

0%
Sugar

8g

0%
Protein

9g

0%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

442mg

22%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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