7 Spice Chickpea & Bulgur Stuffed Tomatoes

Category Main / Vegan / Mediterranean
Servings 4
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Intro

A vibrant vegetarian dish inspired by Levantine flavors, these stuffed tomatoes combine protein-rich chickpeas, nutty bulgur, and the aromatic punch of 7 spice. Baked until perfectly tender, they make a satisfying, hearty meal or eye-catching side.

7 Spice Chickpea & Bulgur Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

4 large tomatoes
½ cup cooked bulgur
½ cup canned chickpeas, mashed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 ½ tsp 7 spice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Prep the Tomatoes
Cut off tomato tops and scoop out insides. Reserve pulp and set shells aside.
Make the Filling
In a skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add chickpeas, bulgur, reserved tomato pulp, tomato paste, 7 spice, salt, and pepper. Cook until mixture thickens.
Stuff the Tomatoes
Fill each tomato with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
Bake
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until tomatoes are tender and filling is golden.
Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.