Best Quick Stuffed Tomatoes Recipes

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QUICK TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES



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Fresh tomatoes are hollowed out, then filled with a flavorful tuna salad mixture that gets crunch from celery and cashews.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large tomatoes
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup chopped cashews, optional

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell for each. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery salt, dill and pepper. Stir in the tuna, celery and cashews if desired. Spoon into tomato shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK STUFFED TOMATOES



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Yummy and quick stuffed tomatoes.

Provided by Alison

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large tomatoes
1 ½ cups vegetable broth
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup couscous
¼ cup shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint leaves
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degree C).
  • Cut the fresh tomatoes crosswise in half and scoop out the pulp; set aside. Invert the tomato shells on paper towels to drain.
  • In a small saucepan, bring the broth and sun-dried tomatoes to a boil. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cheese, basil, mint and pepper. Then gently stir in the tomato pulp.
  • Place the tomato shells in an 11x7 inch baking dish. Spoon the couscous mixture into the shells, pressing the mixture firmly into the shells. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 1.3 mg, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 283.9 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

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