Whirled Pea Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Whirled Pea Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 24 tomatoes

• 24 ripe cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 medium shallots, finely chopped
• ¾ cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil or mint
• 1 tablespoon vegan cream cheese or vegan sour cream + Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Cut a very thin slice off the bottoms of the tomatoes
2. Use a small melon baller or a teaspoon to scoop out seeds and juice
3. Discard seeds and juice
4. Set aside scooped-out tomatoes, cut side down to drain
5. In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat
6. Add the shallots, cover and cook until softened, about 3 minutes
7. Add the peas and cook, covered, 2 minutes longer
8. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool
9. Transfer the shallot and pea mixture to a food processor and add the basil, cream cheese and salt and pepper to taste
10. Puree until smooth
11. Use a pastry bag to pipe the mixture into the tomatoes and arrange on a platter to serve

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