Stuffed Tomatoes | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 6 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup olive oil, in all
• 1 bunch green onions, white parts only, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed
• red pepper flakes to taste
• ½ pound baby spinach, washed, dried, and chopped
• 1½ cups cooked rice
• 3 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice