Glistening roasted tomatoes amply stuffed with fluffy quinoa, flecked green with tender lemon thyme leaves, and crowned with a golden melt of Gruyère cheese, against a stark white plate. Sprinkled around are more fresh lemon thyme leaves, adding pops of green.

Lemon Thyme-infused Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Lemon Thyme-infused Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: freshly chopped lemon thyme, 2 tbsp chopped; ripe tomatoes, 4 medium size; quinoa, 1 cup; vegetable broth, 2 cups; garlic cloves, 2 cloves minced; gruyère cheese, 1/2 cup grated; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp; salt, to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style French

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: September 18, 2024

Embrace the fresh crisp of September with our unique, French-inspired recipe, featuring Lemon Thyme as the star. This dish will transport you straight into the heart of France, with a creative blend of sharp, bright flavors.

Ingredients (for 4)

Freshly chopped lemon thyme - 2 tbsp - chopped
Ripe tomatoes - 4 medium size
Quinoa - 1 cup
Vegetable broth - 2 cups
Garlic cloves - 2 cloves - minced
Gruyère cheese - 1/2 cup - grated
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🕗

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 - 🍅🥄🥣

Scoop out the insides of the tomatoes and set aside the emptied shells. Save the insides for the Quinoa mix.
Step 3 - 🥘🔥🧄

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic until fragrant.
Step 4 - 🍚🥣🍲

Add quinoa to the saucepan and toast till it's golden. Add the vegetable broth, tomato insides, and half of the chopped lemon thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Let it simmer covered until the liquid is absorbed, around 15 minutes. Let it stand covered for an additional 5 minutes after turning off the heat.
Step 5 - 🍅🥘🧀

Place the tomato shells in a baking dish. Fill each with the cooked quinoa mixture and top with grated Gruyère cheese.
Step 6 - 🔥🍽️⏰

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Step 7 - 🌿🍅🍽️

Garnish with the remaining fresh lemon thyme before serving.

Additional

This dish can be easily modified to satisfy any palate - just add in your preferred protein or other scrumptious fillings. Kids will love to help stuffing the tomatoes and scattering in the cheese! A fun fact: lemon thyme, with its incredible citrus aroma, not only makes dishes taste superb, but also brings a wealth of health benefits, including boosting immunity and reducing inflammation.