Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Crab Recipe

Name: Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Crab
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 36 large cherry tomatoes; 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese; 1 ½ teaspoons small onion, minced; ½ teaspoon prepared horseradish, drained; 1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 12 lb crabmeat, drained and flaked; ½ cup celery, minced; 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 pinch parsley

Servings: persons

36 large cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup low fat cottage cheese
1 ½ teaspoons small onion, minced
½ teaspoon prepared horseradish, drained
1 ½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
12 lb crabmeat, drained and flaked
½ cup celery, minced
1 tablespoon green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 pinch parsley

1
Cut the tops off the tomatoes with a small knife and remove the pulp with a small spoon (use demitasse spoons, if you have them, or a small spoon with a pointed tip).
2
Sprinkle the insides of each tomato with salt.
3
Invert the tomatoes on paper towels and let them drain while you prepare the filling.
4
Place the cottage cheese in a food processor or blender and process until smooth (about 2 minutes).
5
Add the onion, horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic powder and process 1 minute more.
6
Stir in the crabmeat, celery, and green pepper.
7
Stuff each tomato with some of the crabmeat filling.
8
Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate for atleast 1 hour before serving.
9
Garnish each tomatoes with parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 36 large cherry tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, ¼ cup low fat cottage cheese, 1 ½ teaspoons small onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Crab falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Crab

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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