Am I the only human who has not jumped on the Olympics train?
It’s not because I lack patriotism. It’s because I lack skill. I have never & will never be 1/4 as good at anything as these people are at extreme sports.
I simply can’t relate to them. They like to push their bodies to the limits for fun. I like to push my body face down in a mattress.
I did, however, have high hopes of a being a figure skater at one point. I was watching the olympics over waffles one morning and saw how graceful and cute the leotards were. I was like, “Ma, I want to be a figure skater.” She was all, “Sorry you’re too old.” I was 5 years old at this time. I also wanted to be a gymnast for about 2.5 seconds. Well, to clarify, I wanted to be a cheerleader. I thought boys would like me, I don’t know. Ma took me a gymnastics studio to sign me up for a class. I looked around and saw a little girl fall off of the balance beam & I was like, “Nah let’s roll.”
So, yeah, go Team USA!
Time: 1 hour (prep + cooking) | Serves: 6 tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 6 beefsteak tomatoes, rinsed
- 1 cup of orzo
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 tbsp. of garlic, minced
- 1 can of tomato puree
- 1 tsp. of crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp. of onion salt
- 1/2 tsp. of dried basil
- 1/2 tsp. of dried parsley
- S+P, to taste
- 1 tbsp. of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
How to:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Cut tops off of tomatoes + scoop out (hand is the best tool) all of the tomato innards, try to get as much juice + guts out as possible
- Meanwhile, cook orzo to al dente, drain
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Add onion + S+P, cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add garlic, cook another minute
- Add tomato puree + crushed red pepper + onion salt + basil + parsley + S+P, simmer another 3-4 minutes
- Add drained orzo + combine well, adjust seasoning to taste
- Arrange tomatoes in a greased baking dish
- Scoop some of the orzo into each tomato
- Top with some of the cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tomatoes are slightly roasted + tops of stuffing are golden
- Serve warm
- Take two tomatoes + cover ears with them + tell friends you are Princess Leia
Emerging Adult Eats 
I love those!
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Thank you!! 😀
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When we cookin some brisket or something?
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Buh bye
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WOW….YUM!!!! I love orzo…but I don’t love Olympics either. Never have watched it but saw that they have White Water Rafting as a sport. Wondering how they judge that…..Really? Have a great day 🙂
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Hahahaha I just found out that fencing was a sport. I was mind blown.
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We watched the swimming and track and field last night. I have much respect for the people who are that disciplined. Actually my husband watched it, I only watched a portion because I fell asleep. 🙂
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I have never been a fan of Olympics and do not watch it even if sportsmen from my country are on TV so I understand you completely 🙂 And the meal looks amazing!
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Love this recipe! Just delicious! I haven’t jumped on the Olympic train either. I enjoyed them as a child but now all the doping and fiasco of Brazil has turned me off. 😑 Thanks for sharing this!!!
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Too much politics and drama for my taste! I’ll stick to orzo tomatoes 😀
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Totally agree 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
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The last time I tried to stuff tomatoes, I failed… this looks awesome!
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Haha I have faith that you still have some stuffing skills in you.
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Lol… I can so relate, the only kind of workout I enjoy is being in my kitchen! These orzo stuffed tomatoes look simply delicious!!
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SAME! It totally counts, though. I mean, we’re on our feet the entire time… 😀
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Yeah, well, still no television in our rental unit so, ya know…
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Oh no… at least the internet will keep you apprised of all of the happenings!
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Cool idea to stuff tomatoes 🙂 Love it.
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Why thank ya! 🙂
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These look AMAZING! Perfect appetizer or side dish, Princess Leia!
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Lawlz. Thanks, boo!!
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Oh, so yummy!!
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