Tomatoes Recheados com Atum Receita / Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna Recipe

Tomatoes Recheados com Atum Receita / Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna Recipe
Tomatoes Stuffed with Tuna

Tomatoes Recheados com Atum Receita / Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna Recipe

David
I have to admit, I had never heard of this recipe before trying to make it. I gave it a shot and was not disappointed. This makes a great appetizer, or something served with a fresh side salad. If you don’t like tomatoes, maybe this dish isn’t for you, but if you do like tomatoes, you will love this! It’s light and refreshing, and perfect to get the appetite going.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, portuguese
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Big Tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Leek
  • 2 Cans Tuna Fish
  • 1/4 Cup Olives (sliced)
  • 1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Oregano for garnishing

Instructions
 

  • Cut the tops of the tomatoes, making lids
  • Scoop out the insides, and cube them up, remove any water/seeds
  • Start pan at medium/high heat with Olive oil, Leeks, Bay Leaf
  • When the leeks start to soften, add in the cubed tomatoes
  • Once well mixed, add Tuna, continue to mix
  • Season with Salt and Pepper
  • Add olives, remove bay leaf, remove from heat
  • Add half of the Cheese and all of the Oregano, mix well
  • Fill the tomatoes with the tuna filling, and top with the rest of the mozzarella cheese
  • Top each tomato with its lid
  • Bake at 375 for 35 Minutes
Keyword appetizer, mozzarella, tomatoe, tuna
Video of how to make Stuffed Tomatoes with Tuna