Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
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Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Description
This recipe transforms Campari tomatoes by removing their cores and filling them with a smooth blend of goat cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, honey, and seasoning, combined and processed until very smooth. The filling offers tang, sweetness, and umami, complemented by the natural juiciness of the tomato.
Toasted panko breadcrumbs add a toasted crisp topping contrasting with the creamy filling. Fresh basil scattered atop adds herbal brightness. The procedure involves toasting the breadcrumbs separately, scooping tomato interiors carefully, piping the cheese mixture into the tomatoes, then garnishing.
The prepared tomatoes serve well as a fresh appetizer or side dish, suitable for serving immediately to retain texture contrasts and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pound tomato Campari
- 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon basil chopped, to garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a medium size skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil, then add panko breadcrumbs to the skillet and toast until golden, about 1-2 minutes; set aside.
- To the bowl of a food processor, add goat cheese, ricotta, Parmesan, honey, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Process for 2 to 3 minutes, or until very smooth. Transfer cheese mixture to a heavy-duty zip-top bag.
- Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato, and run a knife along the inside of the tomato in a circular motion to release the inside, then scoop out to remove the core. Save the insides to make pasta sauce or other tomato sauces.
- Snip off the corner of the bag and fill each of the tomatoes with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese filling. Sprinkle the filled tomatoes with toasted panko breadcrumbs and the fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 973IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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