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Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Mozzarella & Basil

Here's how you make Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed With Mozzarella & Basil
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  • Servings: 10-12
  • Prep: 2.5h
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 10-12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, diced (fresh mozzarella-- you want 1 1/4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/3 cup basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, grated (about 1/4 of a lemon)
  • Kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 pint tomatoes (18 cherry tomatoes, rinsed and stems removed)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a bowl combine the first 4 ingredients (-lemon zest) plus 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.

  • Step 2: When ready to assemble slice each tomato in half and scoop out the insides with a melon baller or spoon and then sprinkle with salt. Invert on a paper towel to let drain for 15 minutes.

  • Step 3: Fill each tomato half with a teaspoon of the cheese mixture and arrange on a serving tray.

  • Step 4: Serve immediately or wrap and chill for up to 2 hours.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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