Lemon, Pepper, and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes

A cheese filling stuffed into cherry tomatoes makes these colorful and cute appetizers easy to make for parties.


Lemon, Pepper, and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Tomatoes


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 32  assorted  cherry tomatoes (about 2 pints)On Sale
  • 8  ounces  soft mild plain goat cheese, softenedOn Sale
  • 1-1/2  tablespoons  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  finely grated fresh lemon zestOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  fresh lemon juiceOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • Small    fresh herb leaves (such as basil or mint) or snipped chives, for garnishOn Sale

Directions
1.
Cut a thin slice from tops and bottoms of tomatoes and stand up on a tray.
2.
Using a fork, mix together cheese, oil, zest, juice, and pepper in a bowl. Transfer cheese mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a small plain or decorative tip. Pipe cheese mixture onto tops of tomatoes and garnish with herbs. Makes 8 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 85, Total Fat 6.5 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 82 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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