Creamy Avocado Pesto-Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe Is One Healthy, Delicious Bite Appetizers Snacks
Fresh tomatoes and basil just scream summer. This easy avocado pesto-stuffed cherry tomatoes recipe is fresh, healthy and perfect for summer get-togethers, cookouts and potlucks.
You can use store-bought pesto or homemade pesto for this stuffed tomato recipe. Serve it as an appetizer, snack or side dish.
Cuisine: Italian
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 30 cherry tomatoes
- 2 ounces Food Lion cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- fresh basil leaves (optional)
Here's how to make it:
- Cut a thin slice from the top and bottom of each tomato. Use a small spoon or small melon baller to hollow out the tomatoes. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Arrange the tomatoes on the towels with the hollowed side facing down. Allow it to stand for 30 minutes to drain.
- Meanwhile, make the filling by combining avocado, cream cheese, pesto and lemon juice in a food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round or open star tip for piping.
- Position tomatoes, open sides up, on a serving platter. Pipe the avocado filling into the tomato cups. Serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate up to 4 hours before serving. Sprinkle with cut basil and enjoy.
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