What matters
Firm beef tomatoes are easier to hollow than very ripe, thin-walled ones.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer couscous-stuffed tomatoes
Air fryer stuffed tomatoes with couscous, feta and parsley. Reduce the tomato pulp first to keep the filling moist without turning watery.
Total time
51 min
Calories
299 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Tomato shells become edible dishes
Four large tomatoes make two light portions. A shallow dish holds them upright and catches juices. A wide basket must accommodate the dish while leaving airflow around it.
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Recipe
Air fryer couscous-stuffed tomatoes
Air fryer stuffed tomatoes with couscous, feta and parsley. Reduce the tomato pulp first to keep the filling moist without turning watery.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Open tomatoes at the top, hollow carefully and retain the pulp. Pour 90 ml boiling water over couscous and cover for 5 minutes.
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2
Mix and season
Soften onion in oil, add chopped tomato pulp and reduce for about 5 minutes until thick. Mix with couscous, crumbled feta, parsley, salt and pepper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Fill tomatoes loosely and stand in the dish. Bake about 18 minutes at 180 °C. Use batches in a small basket and allow additional cooking time. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Check and serve
Tomatoes should be tender but still upright and the filling hot throughout. Lift out with a wide spoon and serve two each.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer couscous-stuffed tomatoes
Serving guidance
Soaking time is included in preparation. Do not add more dry couscous to the filled tomatoes.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace parsley with finely sliced basil and add it to the filling.
For a vegan version, use a suitable plant-based feta alternative; nutrition changes.
Nutrition per serving
299kcal
31.5 gCarbohydrates
11.4 gProtein
12.1 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer couscous-stuffed tomatoes
No, it is chopped, reduced and used in the filling.
No, this method needs instant couscous. Other products require different soaking or cooking times.
Very ripe fruit or walls hollowed too thin lose their structure faster.
They make two light portions. Add bread or salad if desired and count separately.
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