CategoriesBreakfast Low- Calories Recipes

Avocado Pesto –Stuffed Tomatoes – Low Calories Recipe

Prep: 40 minutes

Bake:30 minutes

Makes30 servings

Ingredients:

  • 30 cherry tomatoes (about 2Half cups)
  • Half of a medium avocado, seeded, peeled, and cut up
  • Two ounces cream cheese, softened
  • Two tablespoons basil pesto
  • One teaspoon lemon juice
  • Snipped fresh basil (optional)
  • Coarse ground black pepper (optional)
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– Harry S. Truman

Energy value

  • calories 18 kcal
  • protein 0g
  • fat 1g
  • carbohydrates 1g
  • cholesterol 2mg
  • sodium 16mg
  • dietary fibre 0g

Preparation:

  1. Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomato. If desired, cut a thin slice from the bottom of each tomato so it stands upright.
  2. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully hollow out tomatoes; invert onto paper towels. Let stand for 30 minutes to drain.
  3. Meanwhile, for filling, in a food processor combine avocado, cream cheese, pesto, and lemon juice.
  4. Cover and process until smooth.
  5. Spoon filling into a decorating bag fitted with a large plain round or open star tip.
  6. Pipe or spoon filling into tomato cups and arrange on a serving platter. Serve immediately or cover loosely and chill for up to 4 hours.
  7. Sprinkle with basil and pepper before serving.