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.
Ingredients
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32 assorted cherry tomatoes (about 2 pints)
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8 ounces soft mild plain goat cheese, softened
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1-1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Small fresh herb leaves (such as basil or mint) or snipped chives, for garnish
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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