Tequila Spiked Tomato Bombs Recipe

Name: Tequila Spiked Tomato Bombs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb small cherry tomatoes (about 35); 1 fresh jalapeno; 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin; ⅓ cup vegetable juice cocktail (V-8); 3 tablespoons tequila; 1 tablespoon finely minced onion; 1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon celery salt; 1 whole fresh cilantro leaf, for garninsh one for each tomato

Servings: persons

1 lb small cherry tomatoes (about 35)
1 fresh jalapeno
1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
⅓ cup vegetable juice cocktail (V-8)
3 tablespoons tequila
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 tablespoon finely minced cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon celery salt
1 whole fresh cilantro leaf, for garninsh one for each tomato

1
Cut off 1/4 inch from the blossom end (opposite the stem, they will stand firmly on their stem ends) of each tomato and with a 1/4 teaspoon measure carefuly scoop out the insides and discard.
2
Wearing rubber gloves, seed and mince the jalepeno.
3
In a small saucepan,sprinkle gelatin over vegetable juice and let stand for 1 minute to soften.
4
Heat mixture over moderately low heat, stirring continuously, until gelatin is dissolved.
5
Remove pan from heat and stir in jalapeno, tequila, onion, minced cilantro, salt and celery salt.
6
Cool filling slightly.
7
Using a small spoon and holding each tomato over the saucepan, spoon filling into tomatoes, arranging on a platter as filled.
8
Chill covered tomatoes for 4 hours, or until filling is set, up to 1 day.
9
Garnish each tomato with a cilantro leaf before serving.

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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: 1 lb small cherry tomatoes (about 35), 1 fresh jalapeno, 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin, ⅓ cup vegetable juice cocktail (V-8), and more.

Yes, Tequila Spiked Tomato Bombs falls under the General 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.

Tequila Spiked Tomato Bombs

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