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Tuna and Herb Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Delicious and refreshing tuna stuffed cherry tomatoes infused with fresh herbs and creamy cheese—perfect for a light appetizer or party bite.
- Cooking time
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 180 kcal
- Category
- Appetizers
Ingredients
- 200 grams canned tuna
- 24 pieces cherry tomatoes
- 100 grams cream cheese
- 10 grams fresh parsley
- 10 grams fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- to taste black pepper
- to taste salt
Cooking instructions
- Prepare tomatoes — Wash the cherry tomatoes and carefully cut off the tops. Use a small spoon or knife to scoop out the seeds and pulp to create hollow shells.
- Make tuna filling — In a bowl, combine drained canned tuna, cream cheese, finely chopped parsley, chopped chives, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Stuff tomatoes — Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each hollowed cherry tomato with the tuna and herb mixture.
- Chill — Place the stuffed tomatoes on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to let flavors combine and filling to set.
- Serve — Garnish with additional chopped herbs if desired and serve chilled as an elegant appetizer.