Karen's Puttanesca Rice Stuffed Tomatoes - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 4 medium perfectly ripe tomatoes
• 1 cup cooked white rice* see recipe (long-grain)
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons onions (diced; sweet like Vadalia)
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic (minced or finely grated)
• 1/3 cup diced tomatoes ((from the tomato tops))
• 1/2 cup sliced olives*
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 1 whole anchovy filet (minced (from canned))
• 2 pinches hot chili flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons tomato juice ((reserved form the tomatoes))
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil (very finely chopped (chiffonade) )
• 1 tablespoon Basil Pesto
• 4 medium herb sprigs