Maftoul Stuffed Tomatoes (طماطم محشوة بالمفتول)

Maftoul Stuffed Tomatoes is a traditional Palestinian dish that combines the flavors of juicy tomatoes and savory maftoul, a type of Palestinian couscous. This dish is perfect for a light and flavorful meal.

Maftoul Stuffed Tomatoes (طماطم محشوة بالمفتول)

Ingredients

  • 4 large tomatoes
  • 1 cup maftoul (Palestinian couscous)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the tomatoes and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Sprinkle the insides with salt and place them upside down on a paper towel to drain.
  3. Cook the maftoul according to the package instructions.
  4. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  5. Add the pine nuts, cooked maftoul, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Stuff the tomatoes with the maftoul mixture and place them in a baking dish. Drizzle with a little olive oil.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender.
  8. Serve the stuffed tomatoes hot and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
4g

Supplies

Baking dish Skillet

Tools

Knife Cutting board Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Maftoul Stuffed Tomatoes with a side of fresh salad and some warm pita bread.

Tips & tricks

For an extra flavor boost, you can sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese on top of the stuffed tomatoes before baking.

Cost

$10