Tomatoes

Stuffed Tomatoes

8 large, fresh tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced green onion
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
3 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup raisins, soaked in boiling water for 20 minutes and drained

Cut slice from stem end of tomatoes. Scoop out center with spoon; reserve. Remove seeds and turn tomatoes cut side down on paper towel to drain. Meanwhile, seed and chop reserved centers. Combine chopped tomatoes and next 6 ingredients. Stir in oil, rice, and raisins. Stuff tomatoes with rice mixture.

From www.tomato.org.

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