Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Cute and tasty, these nuggets are sure to disappear in no time, so double the recipe! You can also save and place the tops back on the tomatoes, especially if they come with stems.

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Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Prep Time20 mins

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Servings: 20 tomatoes

Calories: 28kcal

Author: Olga Miller

Ingredients

• ▢ 20 cherry tomatoes , about 1 inch in diameter
• ▢ ½ cup tightly packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• ▢ ⅓ cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves , plus more for garnish
• ▢ 1 clove garlic
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ 3 ounces crumbled goat cheese or cheese alternative
• ▢ Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

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  Slice off the very top of each tomato. Using a small spoon, scoop out the pulp and seeds. Turn upside down on paper towels to drain.
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  In a blender, combine the parsley, basil, and garlic. Cover and process until uniform, scraping the sides as needed. With the machine running, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil and continue processing until a paste has formed.
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  Transfer to a small bowl and stir in goat cheese. Mix until fairly smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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  Spoon the mixture into a small plastic bag, snip a small hole in one corner of the bag. Squeeze the filling into the tomato shells. Garnish with small parsley or basil leaves.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 28 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 18mg1%

Potassium 48mg1%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 0.5g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 275IU6%

Vitamin C 6mg7%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 0.3mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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