Maschi (African Stuffed Tomatoes) Recipe

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Maschi (African Stuffed Tomatoes)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine filling ingredients in large bowl.
  2. Cut a Slit in 8 large TOMATOES (very firm), halfway across the center.
  3. Squeeze at the sides to open the slit.
  4. Scoop out all the flesh from inside of tomatoes with a spoon.
  5. Refill tomato with beef mixture and close the tomato.
  6. Melt 2 Tbs. BUTTER and
  7. 2 Tbs. OIL in a large skillet.
  8. Saute the tomatoes carefully in the fat, rolling them gently until they become dark red on all sides.
  9. Remove the tomatoes with the oil and place in a casserole or heavy saucepan.
  10. Prepare sauce as follows and pour over the tomatoes:
  11. Combine: 2 6-oz. cans TOMATO PASTE thinned with water add salt, cinnamon and garlic powder.
  12. Simmer the tomatoes gently over low flame for 10 to 15 minutes until sauce is cooked.
  13. Remove carefully to a 15-inch round platter.
  14. Top each with GREEN OLIVES
  15. If there is more Maschi filling left over after filling the tomatoes place it in a suitable pan and bake it alongside the tomatoes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 392.42 Kcal (1643 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.23g 22%
Cholesterol 109.67mg 37%
Sodium 522.97mg 22%
Potassium 1271.32mg 27%
Total Carbs 20.57g 7%
Sugars 10.79g 43%
Dietary Fiber 4.19g 17%
Protein 45.34g 91%
Vitamin C 35.3mg 59%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 46.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 104.52 Kcal (438 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.79g 22%
Cholesterol 29.21mg 37%
Sodium 139.29mg 22%
Potassium 338.62mg 27%
Total Carbs 5.48g 7%
Sugars 2.87g 43%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 17%
Protein 12.08g 91%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 59%
Iron 1.3mg 28%
Calcium 12.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.2
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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