Looking for something special? You’ve found it, with this stuffed Tomato Florentine recipe. Serve it along with any kind of meat.
Serves: 6
Did You Know? Tomatoes are native to South America. They were discovered in the 1600s and brought back to Europe.
6 tomatoes, washed
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces spinach chopped
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine
2 Tablespoons flour
3/4 cups milk
2 hard-boiled eggs
Cut a slice off the top of each tomato, and scoop out and discard the insides, leaving a shell about 1/4″ thick.
Sprinkle inside with salt.
Next, cook spinach in boiling water in a saucepan, for about 5 – 10 minutes.
Then, drain the spinach and return it to the saucepan.
Add butter and stir until melted.
Blend together flour and milk. Then, add to spinach.
Cook until thickened, stirring frequently.
Sieve one egg yolk and set aside.
Chop egg whites and add to the spinach.
Stuff tomatoes with spinach mixture.
Top with sieved egg yolk.
Place tomatoes in a shallow baking pan.
Bake in the oven at 375 ° F for 20 minutes.
Tip: Try heating it on the grill, instead of in the oven.
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