Creamy Basil Filled Cherry Tomatoes
Preparation time is 10minutes
Cook time is 15minutes
Total time is 25minutes
Serve is for 12 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4
8 Ingredients
Number of servings
12
- 500grams large cherry tomatoes
- 1teaspoons lemon, rind finely grated
- 125grams cream cheese
- 1 pinch black pepper (for seasoning)
- 12 small basil leaf (to garnish)
- 1tablespoons lemon juice
- 2tablespoons basil, finely chopped
- 1 pinch pink salt ground (to taste)
Nutrition per serving
170kJ / 41Cal
170 Kilojoules or 41 Calories
2% of daily energy intake*
Protein
1.3grams
Fat
3.2grams
Carbs
1.6grams
Sugars
1.3grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 3
Slice tops from 2 x 250g punnets large cherry tomatoes. Using a teaspoon scoop out seeds and discard.
Step 2 of 3
Put 125g cream cheese, fresh basil, finely grated lemon rind and lemon juice into a small food processor. Process until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and white pepper. Transfer mixture to a zip-lock bag. Snip off one corner and pipe mixture into prepared tomatoes. Garnish with a small basil leaf.
Step 3 of 3
Place onto a platter and serve.
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