Stuffed Tomatoes with Mozzarella

By LRay

Martha Stewart Living, July/August 2014, page 50.

Topped with mozzarella, greens, corn, and torn bread, these halved tomatoes are hearty enough to serve as a vegetarian main course.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2-inch slices rustic bread, torn into small pieces (3/4 cup)
• 4 medium-size ripe tomatoes, halved
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Pinch of red-pepper flakes
• 1/2 shallot, thinly sliced
• 1 cup corn kernels (from 1 ear)
• 3 cups packed chopped greens, such as beet, Swiss chard, or spinach
• 3 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced (1/2 cup)

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1

Preheat broiler with rack 8 inches from heat source. Toast bread on a rimmed baking sheet, stirring once, until crispy, about 2 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.

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Step 2

Scoop out seeds and flesh from each tomato into a bowl; reserve. Arrange tomato halves in a broiler-safe baking dish; season with salt and pepper.

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Step 3

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add pepper flakes and shallot; cook until just tender, about 2 minutes. Increase heat to high; add reserved tomato flesh and juice. Cook, stirring, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add corn and greens; cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

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Step 4

Fill tomato halves with vegetable mixture, dividing evenly, then sprinkle with toasted bread, drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and top with cheese. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden in spots, about 2 minutes. Serve warm.