BAKED TUNA FILLED TOMATOES

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Tuna stuffed tomatoes baked in the oven. A great meal if served with a salad or veges, or great as an entree. Makes 8

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Tuna

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 vine-ripened tomatoes
125 g cream cheese, softened (can use light cream cheese if preferred)
1 lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
425 g tuna, drained and flaked
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons mint leaves, finely chopped (or can use basil or coriander)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C.
  • Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomatoe. Set aside for later use.
  • Scoop out the tomato flesh. Roughly chop the flesh.
  • Place the tomato shells into a greased ceramic or glass dish.
  • In a medium bowl- combine the cream heese, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix until well combined. Stir in half of the tomato flesh, tuna, onions and the mint.
  • Spoon the mixture into the tomatoe shells. Replace tomato tops. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake approx 35 minutes or until the tomatoes are just tender. Do not overbake as the tomatos will collapse and not hold their shape.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.7, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 74.2, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 14.8

Mariateresa Nordstrom
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Robert Scott “Scottie” McGriff
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tuna.


Ghazanfar Baloch
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Myrel Santos
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I made this recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden and it was amazing. The flavors were so fresh and delicious.


ABDAL Ali kakizai
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This is a great recipe for a light and healthy meal.


Nati Abstu
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I'm not a big fan of tuna, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The tomatoes and the bread crumbs really helped to balance out the flavor of the tuna.


Shaunta Washington
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Sapana Limbu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Haseeb Haseeb
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


safdar gujjar
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover tuna.


sulaiman bala musa
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This recipe is easy to follow and the result is delicious. I highly recommend it.


MEHAR QUEEN
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors.


Amanda Mokokwe
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This baked tuna-filled tomatoes recipe is a keeper! The tomatoes were juicy and flavorful, and the tuna filling was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this again.


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