Queso Fresco Stuffed Tomatoes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
International, Vegetarian
Queso Fresco Stuffed Tomatoes
Description
This recipe uses ripe, medium-sized tomatoes with the pulp carefully removed, creating a cavity for the filling. The filling blends queso fresco cheese with finely chopped red onion and chopped cilantro, seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. Each tomato is filled with one quarter of this mixture and placed on a baking dish.
Placed about six inches under a preheated broiler, the tomatoes cook just long enough—4 to 5 minutes—to soften the tomato walls slightly and melt the cheese topping, creating a warm and creamy texture. This method keeps the tomatoes intact but tender and allows the cheese to meld with the fresh herbs for a clean, mildly tangy flavor.
These stuffed tomatoes can be served immediately as a light appetizer or side. Their simplicity emphasizes fresh ingredients and balanced seasoning, making them suitable for pairing with grilled meats or as part of a summer meal. The preparation is straightforward and quick.
Ingredients
- 4 tomato medium size and ripe
- 1 cup queso fresco
- 1 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. With a sharp knife scoop out the pulp from each tomato. Set tomatoes aside.
- In a small bowl, combine the Queso Fresco, red onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Fill each tomato with a ¼ of the mixture. Place the tomatoes on a baking dish and place 6 inches under the broiler until the tomatoes are softened and the cheese is melted about 4 to 5 minutes.Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 235mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 331mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1284IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 185mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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