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Tuna Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Tuna Mozzarella Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes, a quick and easy creamy tuna mozzarella appetizer recipe. A healthy bite size serving. Delicious.
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 16 stuffed tomatoes
Calories: 42 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16-20 large cherry tomatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 small cans tuna in water (5 ounces cans)
- 4 teaspoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped fresh mozzarella
- 16 small fresh basil leaves
- 16 Toothpicks
Instructions
- With a sharp knife cut off the top of the tomato (just the top part, like a hat) and remove the inside pulp and seeds. Turn tomatoes upside down on a rack to drain for approximately 10 minutes. Return to upright position and sprinkle with a little salt and oregano.
- Place a basil leaf on every toothpick then poke the toothpick through the middle of the tomato top, continue with every toothpick.
- In a blender or food processor add the parsley, oil, tuna (well drained) and mayonnaise, blend for approximately 7 or 8 seconds, until mixture is nice and creamy. Move to a bowl and stir in the chopped mozzarella cheese.
- Divide the mixture between every cherry tomato and replace with the top of the basil/tomato. Serve immediately or cover with plastic and refrigerate until serving. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If you prefer you can substitute the mozzarella with Feta, goat cheese, cheddar or even parmesan cheese would be good options to try in this recipe.
- The stuffed cherry tomatoes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- If you have left over filling you can use it to make a sandwich or as a dip with crackers.
Nutrition Information
Calories
42kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
77mg
(3%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
183IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16stuffed tomatoes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 77mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.