Appetizers
Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Paring Knife
- Cutting Board
- Melon Baller
- Mixing Bowl
- Piping Bag (if available)
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 2 tablespoons basil, freshly chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ½ lb fresh goat cheese
- Fresh ground pepper to taste
- Extra chopped chives for garnish
Directions
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Rinse tomatoes
Rinse the tomatoes and then slice a thin piece off the top of each tomato.
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Scoop out tomato
Using the melon baller or a ¼ teaspoon measuring spoon, carefully scoop out the insides of each tomato.
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Cut bottom of tomatoes
Cut a very thin sliver off the round bottom of each tomato to help them stand up straight.
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Drain excess liquid
Turn tomatoes upside down on a paper towel to drain out any excess liquid.
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Combine goat cheese mixture
While tomatoes are draining, in a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese with the chives, basil, pepper, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
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Add goat cheese to tomatoes
Carefully spoon the goat cheese filling into the tomatoes. Don't worry if it overflows a little bit.
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Garnish
Arrange on a platter, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with a sprinkle of chives.
Chef's Note:
The ideal way to stuff the tomato is with a piping bag. If you don't have one available, then a ¼ teaspoon measure or your fingers will work well too. (Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly). You can make these up to 2 hours ahead of time and hold at room temperature.
Nutrition Info
Per Each Serving
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Calories
114
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Fat
9g
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Saturated Fat
5g
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Protein
6g
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Total Carbs
2g
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Fiber
1g
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Sugar
1g
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Sodium
13mg
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Cholestrol
133mg