🍅 Stuffed Costoluto Tomatoes with Summer Vegetables and Organic Sicilian Lemon

A creative, colorful idea—perfect even served warm

Have you ever used tomatoes as edible bowls? Costoluto Tomatoes are perfect for creating one of the most impressive dishes of the summer: stuffed, oven-baked, light, and incredibly fragrant.

Inside? A finely chopped mix of summer vegetables, enhanced with the juice and zest of our organic Sicilian lemon 🍋.
Easy to prepare and delicious whether served warm or at room temperature. A vegetarian, satisfying, and wholesome dish—great for everyday meals or to prepare in advance. 🌿

🛒 Ingredients (for 4 stuffed tomatoes)

• 4 large and firm Costoluto tomatoes
• 1 zucchini
• 1/2 eggplant
• 1/2 yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 red onion (optional)
• Juice and zest of 1/2 organic Sicilian lemon 🍋
• 1 tbsp breadcrumbs
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• A few leaves of fresh basil or mint

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👩‍🍳 Preparation

1. Prepare the tomatoes

• Wash the Costoluto tomatoes
• Slice off the tops and save them as lids
• Scoop out the pulp with a spoon, leaving a 1 cm edge
• Lightly salt the inside and place them upside down on a paper towel for 15 minutes

2. Make the filling

• Dice the zucchini, eggplant, bell pepper, and onion
• Sauté in extra virgin olive oil for 8–10 minutes
• Add salt, pepper, the zest and juice of the lemon
• Remove from heat, stir in breadcrumbs
• Let cool slightly

3. Fill and bake

• Fill the tomatoes with the veggie mixture
• Cover with their lids
• Place in a greased baking dish and bake at 180°C for 25–30 minutes
• Let rest a few minutes before serving

🌟 Variations and tips

• Add diced cheese, cooked rice, or borlotti beans for a richer version
• Add thin strips of red cabbage for a crunchy twist
• Serve with a simple lemon-yogurt sauce to balance the sweetness of the tomato

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Like all our vegetables, Costoluto Tomatoes come from trusted, respectful growers. Harvested at peak ripeness and carefully packed for delivery all across Italy and Europe.

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