Southwestern-Style Corn in Tomato Shells Recipe

Name: Southwestern-Style Corn in Tomato Shells
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium tomatoes; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cups corn, cooked; 1 red onion, 1/2-inch strips; 1 cup chunky salsa; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon lime juice; ½ cup ripe olives, thinly sliced; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; sour cream

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cut tomatoes in half.
3
Hollow out tomato pulp to form 1/2-inch shells.
4
Reserve pulp.
5
Set aside.
6
In 2-quart saucepan melt butter; stir in all remaining ingredients except olives, parsley and sour cream.
7
Stir in reserved tomato pulp.
8
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 10-12 minutes.
9
Stir in olives and parsley.
10
Place tomato halves on ovenproof serving platter in a 13x9 pan.
11
Fill each tomato half with about 1/2 cup corn mixture; spoon remaining corn around tomatoes.
12
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until tomato halves are heated through.
13
Serve with sour cream.
14
Microwave:.
15
Prepare tomatoes as directed above.
16
Set aside.
17
In 3-quart bowl melt butter on HIGH.
18
Stir in all remaining ingredients except olives, parsley and sour cream.
19
Stir in reserved tomato pulp.
20
Cover; cook on HIGH, stirring after half the time, until heated through 6 to 8 minutes.
21
Stir in olives and parsley.
22
Place tomato halves on microwave-safe serving platter.
23
Fill each tomato half with about 1/2 cup corn mixture; spoon remaining corn around tomatoes.
24
Cover; microwave on HIGH until tomato halves are heated through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
25
Serve with sour cream.

221

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium tomatoes, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cups corn, cooked, 1 red onion, 1/2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Southwestern-Style Corn in Tomato Shells falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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!

Southwestern-Style Corn in Tomato Shells

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