This Stuffed Tomatoes Recipe features a homemade pine nut pesto and Parmesan cheese for a robust mix of flavors. These tomatoes make a colorful side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh basil leaves, tightly packed
2 cloves of garlic
3 Tbsp of pine nuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
3 Tbsp + 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
1 tsp salt, divided
1/2 tsp pepper, divided
4 large plum tomatoes
Instructions
Chop basil, garlic and pine nuts in a food processor to a fine consistency.
Slowly add 1/4 cup of oil while blending to form a paste.
Add 3 Tbsp of Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp of pepper and pulse until just combined.
Remove and allow the pesto to sit for 15 minutes.
Slice tomatoes in half and remove seeds.
Brush the cut sides with oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill tomatoes cut-side down over medium heat for about 8 minutes. The tomatoes should be soft and have slight grill marks.
Carefully remove from the grill and stuff each half with the pesto blend.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over each and serve.
Serves 8.
