BAKED TUNA FILLED TOMATOES

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Tuna stuffed tomatoes baked in the oven. A great meal if served with a salad or veges, or great as an entree. Makes 8

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 vine-ripened tomatoes
125 g cream cheese, softened (can use light cream cheese if preferred)
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
425 g tuna, drained and flaked
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped (or can use basil or coriander)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomatoe. Set aside for later use.
  • Scoop out the tomato flesh. Roughly chop the flesh.
  • Place the tomato shells into a greased ceramic or glass dish.
  • In a medium bowl- combine the cream heese, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix until well combined. Stir in half of the tomato flesh, tuna, onions and the mint.
  • Spoon the mixture into the tomatoe shells. Replace tomato tops. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake approx 35 minutes or until the tomatoes are just tender. Do not overbake as the tomatos will collapse and not hold their shape.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 74.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 14.8

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