Stuffed Tomatoes 2

I really like these but I can't win the kids over completely, but they eat the stuffing very well...it's just the tomato that that troubles them. Oh well, perhaps one day they'll acquire a taste for them! (Especially if I keep offering them!:)

Slice the tops off the tomato and scoop out the pulp and seeds into a bowl. (You can use these for something else or toss them out. I cook them and can them, then add them to soup later.)

For the stuffing:

1 lb ground beef, cooked

3/4 cup leftover cooked brown rice

1 cup cottage cheese

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1 t rosemary

1/2 t basil

salt and pepper

Stuff the tomatoes with a spoon. Place in a baking dish and bake until tops are lightly browned and tomatoes just begin to 'wilt'.

*Served here with leftover brussel sprouts, red kidney beans, and spaghetti squash with butter and parmesan.

My (Meatless) Stuffed Baked Tomatoes can be found HERE!