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August 8, 2011
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Snacks & Appetizers
Prep time:
50 minutesCooking time:
none“This recipe substitutes low-cost sunflower seeds for high-priced pine nuts. However, you can use almost any mild-flavored nut or seed-such as walnuts, pecans or pumpkin seeds.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 2 cups (1 pint) cherry tomatoes
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil or 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
Directions
1
Cut 1/4 inch off top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp. Drain tomatoes upside down on paper towels.
2
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes.
3
Combine Parmesan, sunflower seeds, parsley, basil and garlic in a blender. Process until well blended but slightly chunky. Add to cream cheese mixture; mix well.
4
Spoon cream cheese mixture into tomatoes. Chill before serving.
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Use a small spoon to quickly scoop out the tomato pulp.
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The price of mayonnaise varies greatly between store brands and national brands. Save money and purchase the store brand for this recipe. Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a flavor boost.
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