Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes For 2 Recipes

QUICK TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/2-in. shell for each. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain. , In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery salt, dill and pepper. Stir in the tuna, celery and cashews if desired. Spoon into tomato shells.

TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except tomatoes.
• Use serrated knife to partially cut tomatoes into wedges, starting at top of each tomato and being careful to not cut through to bottom of tomato.
• Fill tomatoes with tuna mixture.

TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Combine all items EXCEPT the tomatoes, until well blended.
• Spoon the mixture evenly into the 4 hollowed out tomatoes.
• Garnish with a parsley sprig and serve.

TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a bowl, separate tuna into very small pieces. Add bread crumbs, onion, mustard, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning and egg; mix well. In a medium saucepan, cook mixture for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Set aside. Slice off 1/2 in. of each tomato top. Leaving a 1/4-in.-thick shell, scoop out pulp and discard. Spoon tuna mixture into shells and place in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and brown lightly under broiler. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cut off the top 1/2-inch from the core side of the tomatoes. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and flesh surrounding them, leaving the exterior intact in a bowl shape.
• In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, vinegar, anchovies and garlic. Doing this will help disperse the anchovies evenly with the rest of the mixture.
• In a separate bowl, combine the tuna, cucumbers, parsley, olives, tomatoes, capers, onions and shallots. Season with salt and pepper and dress in the anchovy mixture. Add more olive oil as needed to moisten the mixture, but it should not be wet.
• Divide the filling among the tomatoes and top with some Toasted Garlic and Herb Breadcrumbs and shaved ricotta salata.
• Cut the crusts from the bread and tear it into small pieces. Place in a food processor and pulse until a coarse-crumb consistency is reached. In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toss to coat and continue to cook, stirring constantly. When the breadcrumbs begin to brown, stir in the parsley and garlic, and toast until golden brown, an additional minute. Remove from the pan and cool.

HERBED TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• With a paring knife, remove the stem end from each tomato. Scoop out the seeds and pulp and transfer them to a bowl.
• Add the tuna, capers, parsley, lemon zest and juice, oil, and pepper to the bowl and combine.
• Spoon this mixture carefully into the hollowed-out tomatoes.

TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a bowl, separate tuna into very small pieces.
• Add bread crumbs, onion, mustard, pepper, Italian seasoning and egg; mix well.
• In a medium saucepan, cook mixture for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat.
• Set aside.
• Slice off 1/2 inch of each tomato top.
• Leaving a 1/4 inch thick shell, scoop out pulp and discard.
• Spoon tuna mixture into shells and place in a baking dish.
• Top with mozzarella cheese and brown lightly under broiler.
• Garnish with yogurt, if desired.

BAKED TUNA FILLED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomatoe. Set aside for later use.
• Scoop out the tomato flesh. Roughly chop the flesh.
• Place the tomato shells into a greased ceramic or glass dish.
• In a medium bowl- combine the cream heese, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix until well combined. Stir in half of the tomato flesh, tuna, onions and the mint.
• Spoon the mixture into the tomatoe shells. Replace tomato tops. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake approx 35 minutes or until the tomatoes are just tender. Do not overbake as the tomatos will collapse and not hold their shape.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

TOMATOES STUFFED WITH TUNA

Steps:

• Wash tomatoes and cut off tops, scoop out the pulp and seeds.
• Sprinkle the insides lightly with salt and turn upside down on a board. Chop up the pulp.
• In a medium bowl, add the tomato pulp, tuna, capers, celery, parsley and basil. Mix well, making sure to break up the tuna chunks.
• Add the mayonaise and lemon juice and mix well.
• Add salt & pepper to tase, if desired.
• Fill the tomato cavities with the tuna mixture and refrigerate about 1 hour before serving.