Tomatoes Stuffed with Chickpeas and Piquillo Peppers

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   Preheat the oven to 325.

2. 2

   Slice off the top fourth of each tomato and scoop out the seeds and flesh.

3. 3

   Finely chop and reserve 1/4 cup of the flesh.

4. 4

   Discard the remaining flesh.

5. 5

   Arrange the tomatoes on a baking sheet and rub them all over with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Roast for about 35 minutes, until the tomatoes are tender but still hold their shape.

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   Let the tomatoes cool, then pour out the juices in the tomatoes.

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   Increase the oven temperature to 425.

10. 10

    In a food processor, pulse the bread until coarse crumbs form.

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    In a medium bowl, mix the reserved tomato flesh with the bread crumbs, piquillo peppers, chickpeas, garlic and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Gently fold in half of the goat cheese.

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    Stuff the chickpea filling into the tomatoes and sprinkle the remaining goat cheese on top.

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    Bake for about 15 minutes, until the stuffing is hot and golden brown.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.