Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Lemon Walnut Pesto HI Amy

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, " Amy " <sandpiperhiker>

wrote:

 

> Cherry Tomatoes with Lemon-Walnut Pesto Stuffing

>

> Lemon-Walnut Pesto

> 1/2 c coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

> 1/2 c loosely packed fresh basil leaves

> 1/4 c freshly grated Parmesan cheese

> 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

> 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

> 1/4 tsp freshly ground black peper, or to taste

> salt to taste

>

> To complete the recipe:

> 12 cherry tomatoes

> paprika, fresh basil sprigs, toasted walnut halves (for garnish if

> desired)

>

> To make the pesto: Process all the pesto ingredients in a food

> processor or blender until slightly chunky (pulses are best). Taste

> and adjust the seasoning.

>

> Halve the tomatoes horizontally. Using a small melon baller or a

> spoon, scoop out the seeds and juice. Fill each tomato shell with

> about 1 teaspoon of the pesto. Sprinkle lightly with paprika just

> before serving.

>

> To serve, arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a plate and garnish with

> basil sprigs and walnut halves. Serve chilled or at room

temperature.

>

 

 

All the recipes are wonderful. I made the first two and they were

gone in the blink of an eye. I will try this next time. Thanking

everyone....Marsha