Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna, Capers and Herbs Recipe

Name: Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna, Capers and Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium firm ripe tomatoes; salt; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted; ⅔ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped oregano leaves or ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

6 medium firm ripe tomatoes
salt
2 tablespoons capers, drained
¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
⅔ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh finely chopped oregano leaves or ½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
salt and pepper

1
Cut a 3/4-inch slice off of the stem of each tomato; reserve the tops.
2
With a spoon, carefully scoop out the pulp and discard.
3
Sprinkle the inside of each tomato with salt, and place tomatoes unside down on paper towels to drain for 1 hour.
4
In a medium bowl, mix together the capers, pine nuts, parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice.
5
Add the flaked tuna; mix together gently.
6
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
7
Sprinkle the inside of the tomatoes with pepper.
8
Fill the tomatoes evenly with the tuna filling.
9
Cover with the reserved tomato tops, and serve.

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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: 6 medium firm ripe tomatoes, salt, 2 tablespoons capers, drained, ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted, and more.

Yes, Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna, Capers and Herbs 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.

Tomatoes Stuffed With Tuna, Capers and Herbs

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