BAKED TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.
• Cut a thin slice from the top of each tomatoe. Set aside for later use.
• Scoop out the tomato flesh. Roughly chop the flesh.
• Place the tomato shells into a greased ceramic or glass dish.
• In a medium bowl- combine the cream heese, lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and mix until well combined. Stir in half of the tomato flesh, tuna, onions and the mint.
• Spoon the mixture into the tomatoe shells. Replace tomato tops. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake approx 35 minutes or until the tomatoes are just tender. Do not overbake as the tomatos will collapse and not hold their shape.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a bowl, separate tuna into very small pieces. Add bread crumbs, onion, mustard, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning and egg; mix well. In a medium saucepan, cook mixture for 2-3 minutes over medium heat. Set aside. Slice off 1/2 in. of each tomato top. Leaving a 1/4-in.-thick shell, scoop out pulp and discard. Spoon tuna mixture into shells and place in a baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese and brown lightly under broiler. Garnish with sour cream if desired.