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 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

Iqbal Mahamud
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed these stuffed tomatoes. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly.


Shadow Hunters
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These tomatoes were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Sher Mohd
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I love stuffed tomatoes and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pesto filling is always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Kamal
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These stuffed tomatoes were a fun and easy weeknight meal. The pesto filling was tasty and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. My kids even liked them!


michelle andell
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These tomatoes were delicious! The pesto filling was so flavorful and the tomatoes were nice and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Amber Fanning
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I made these stuffed tomatoes last night and they were a hit! The pesto filling was easy to make and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Samrat Bappy
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These stuffed tomatoes were fantastic! The pesto filling was flavorful and creamy, and the tomatoes were cooked to perfection. My whole family loved them.