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- Cut the tops off the tomatoes (save the tops), scoop out the tomato flesh and juices into a medium bowl. If using a knife to make the initial cuts, be careful not to pierce the \u00a0bottom of the tomato. Salt the tomato cavities, and turn upside down on a plate to drain.<\/li>\n
- Puree scooped out tomato flesh in a blender or food processor. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, when that warms up – add onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook them for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften. Add the rice, and cook for 3 minutes, stirring so that the rice toasts a bit. Add the tomato puree, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to medium-low. Season with 3\/4 teaspoon Kosher salt, then cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, this will par-cook the rice.<\/li>\n
- Stir fresh basil into the rice mixture. Place tomatoes right-side up in baking dish. Fill them not quite to the top, to allow the rice to expand. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and drizzle with a little olive oil, and replace the tomato lids on each. Bake, uncovered for 30 minutes – until tomatoes are soft and rice inside has finished cooking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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