Whip up these healthy and delicious Greek Quinoa & Hummus Stuffed Tomatoes of your next summertime get-together, or as a light lunch. Thank you to Sabra for helping me to share this recipe with you.
A few years ago, my husband built a couple of raised beds in our backyard, one large one for kale, tomatoes and zucchini, and a second smaller one for a variety of herbs. How many herb plants can one person fit in a square raised bed? I feel like that should be a question on one of my kids' math pages. But my answer of "as many darn herb plants that I could stuff in there" probably wouldn't cut it.
As much as I love the fresh herbs, the real pride and joy of the garden, particularly if you ask for my 11-year old son's opinion, are the tomatoes. Everyday he volunteers to pick any ripe tomatoes off of the vine, which is all well and good until he comes back with half a bowl of tomatoes and a face that is suspiciously covered with tomato juice.
Whatever tomatoes I can rescue from my mini tomato-loving monster's clutches are used primarily in sandwiches and salads. But this year, a good portion of them are going to star in this stuffed tomato recipe because that will be my excuse to eat this quinoa and hummus stuffing every single day.
As many of you know, I have a love for "all things hummus". I use the healthy, protein-packed spread as a dip for veggies, on chicken tenders, on top of fish and even in mini quesadillas. So, when I learned that tomorrow is National Hummus Day, I kind of thought, "Wait! Isn't everyday National Hummus Day?" It should be!
There are several flavors of Sabra hummus that would work in this recipe (roasted red pepper, roasted garlic and spinach and artichoke spring to mind), but the Olive Tapenade Hummus, studded with green and kalamata olives, seemed like the natural choice since I had Greek flavors on the brain. It added the perfect amount of briny Mediterranean zing to the quinoa stuffing.
The hummus not only adds great flavor to the stuffing, but also acts as a binder for the quinoa and vegetables, making it easier to spoon into the tomatoes. Serve this easy, healthy dish as a side dish at your next summertime barbecue, or as a light lunch. The stuffing will keep fresh in the fridge for a couple of days, making it perfect for make-ahead meals and entertaining.
Other healthy recipes with hummus:
Mini Avocado & Hummus Quesadillas
Baked Hummus Crusted Chicken Tenders
Greek Quinoa & Hummus Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
- 6 tablespoons Sabra Olive Tapenade Hummus
- â…“ cup diced English cucumber
- â…“ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 ½ ounces crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 medium-sized tomatoes
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the quinoa, then pour it into a medium saucepan, along with the water and oregano. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then transfer the quinoa to a baking sheet to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, hummus, cucumber, red bell pepper, feta, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Core the tomatoes and, using a spoon, scoop out the insides. Reserve the insides for another use.
- Stuff each tomato with about ¼ cup of the filling. Serve.
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Kim Taylor
Who knew that you could stir hummus right into quinoa?! I made a double batch of this for a potluck last weekend and they disappeared within minutes. This is a keeper!
Sarah Walker Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella)
Those look incredible. Stuffed tomatoes have been on my mind lately and I love quinoa -- can't wait to try these!
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
Such a tasty little bite! Great idea to stuff them with the hummus and quinoa!
fabiola@notjustbaked
What a great idea! I love stuffed tomatoes. My Mama used to stuff them with tuna. Now I shall stuff them with hummus!
Jennie @onesweetmess
Wow, that stuffing looks amazing. I can't wait for ripe tomatoes! Pinned.
Carla
I love garden tomatoes! I had a garden before I moved into my current apartment where sadly I don't have any land to plant. I do have a balcony where I could place some pots, but I'm not sure how well a tomato plant would do. Oh well - I'll just go to the farmers' markets! Anyway, I love a good stuffed tomato for a fresh summer dinner. I'll have to stuff mine with Sabra hummus next time 🙂
Rachel Cooks
Loving this! What a perfect summertime meal!
Toni | BoulderLocavore
What a fantastic idea Dara! I think quinoa is the most under rated power food and adding with hummus? Not only brilliant but so nutritious! Thanks for the tip off on National Hummus Day. Will be sure to to enjoy my fair share; Sabra of course!
Lauren Kelly Nutrition
I love every single thing you make! This just might be my favorite 🙂
Martha @ A Family Feast
I look forward all year for our summer crop of garden grown tomatoes! Will definitely save this recipe for later in the summer!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes
I love the use of the hummus as a binder!! I LOVE hummus and need to try these soon!
Isabelle @ Crumb
I totally have the same problem as your son... there's nothing quite as good as a fresh tomato right off the vine, so they rarely make it past the backyard and into my kitchen. 🙂
This recipe looks amazing enough to convince me to save a few of those delicious tomatoes this summer, though... I love all those fresh Mediterranean flavours you've crammed in there!
Gerry @ foodnessgracious
Yayyy for more hummus! These look so easy to make and super healthy!!
Paula-bell'alimento
I can't wait for my tomatoes to start producing so I can make THESE!
Dara
Thanks, Paula. We can't wait for our tomatoes either - I'll be making these all summer long.
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain
Um, heck yes to hummus day!! And a double yes to these stuffed tomatoes!
Dara
Thanks, Lauren! I'd be happy to celebrate National Hummus Day every single day.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
Woohoo!! I'm so ready for National Hummus Day! Btw I love that you used my favorite flavor of the moment - olive tapenade!!
Dara
That hummus really is the best, isn't it? I have to admit that I can't stop eating it once I open the container.