PESTO-STUFFED TOMATOES

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Juicy, ripe red tomatoes? Here's a delicious way to enjoy them as well as aromatic fresh basil.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium tomatoes (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds total)
2 tablespoons shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 slices bread, torn into crumbs
1 tablespoon shredded fresh Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut 1/4-inch slice from stem end of each tomato; scoop out pulp. Discard seeds; chop pulp. Mix pulp, 2 tablespoons cheese, the nuts, basil, oil, garlic salt and pepper. Gently stir in bread crumbs. Fill tomatoes with mixture.
  • Place tomatoes in 4 small custard cups or arrange in circle in shallow round microwavable dish. Cover loosely with waxed paper.
  • Microwave on High 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cheese. Cover and let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg

Gladys Ventura
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Atif Kashmiri
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These tomatoes are a great way to impress your guests. They're easy to make and they look so elegant.


LoToya Bogan
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of pesto you like, and you can also add other ingredients to the filling, such as chopped nuts or cheese.


Evan Jones
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I usually serve it with a side of rice or pasta.


Treye Winthrop
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The tomatoes are always juicy and the pesto filling is always flavorful.


pronob barua
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These tomatoes are a great appetizer or side dish. They're also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shahzaib Lar
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I made these tomatoes for a potluck and they were gone in no time. Everyone loved them!


Tesfay Nebrom
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These tomatoes are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family. I like to serve them with a side of roasted vegetables.


Haider Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pesto. I also like to add some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the filling for extra flavor.


M Mudasir
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The tomatoes are juicy and flavorful, and the pesto filling is creamy and delicious.


Melissa C
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These pesto-stuffed tomatoes were a hit at my last dinner party! They're so easy to make and look so impressive.