Tomato Surprise

Tomatoes are actually fruits, not vegetables! They are classified as fruits because they develop from the ovary at the base of the flower and contain seeds.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Tomato Surprise

Cooking Method: Baking, Grilling Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1060

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 tomato Ripe tomatoes
• 8 ounce Mozzarella cheese
• 20 gram Basil leaves
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Slice the tops off the tomatoes and hollow them out.
3. In a bowl, combine the mozzarella, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
4. Stuff the tomato shells with the mixture.
5. Place the stuffed tomatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired, and bake for another 5 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let the tomatoes rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 265kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.9g26%

Total Carbohydrate 24.8g9%

Sugars 11.2g

Protein 6.3g13%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.