Here is another easy gluten free appetizers recipe. Stuffed chery tomatoes are very versatile. You may stuff with them a variety of ingredients from tuna to cream cheese, or both, and more. I have listed the ingredients and instructions below for tuna stuffed tomatoes, providing you a dairy-free alternative, as well as some variations. Get creative by using your favorite ingredients. Happy holidays to you all!
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An easy and inexpensive stuffed tomatoes appetizer, naturally gluten free.
Ingredients:
- 1 basket cherry tomatoes
- 1 can tuna (albacore, preferred)
- Small vegetables: corn, peas, minced tomatoes, minced celery, etc.
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil (or flat leaf parsley), chopped
- Remaing tuna, from above
- 4 oz. gluten free cream cheese (Philadelphia brand) (or less mayonnaise for dairy-free)
- Smoked paprika
Instructions:
- Wash tomatoes; cut tops off; hallow bottom out by scooping with a small spoon; add 2/3 can tuna to a bowl; flake with a fork; add vegetables; toss well; set aside.
- In a small food processor, add remaining tuna, cream cheese/mayonnaise, and smoked paprika; blend until creamy, several minutes. Pipe a very small amount into the bottom of each tomato; fill with vegetable/tuna filling; pipe more creamed filling on top; garnish with your favorite herb. For the holidays a very small piece of broccoli creates the traditional red and green colors.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Tips
Variations:
Skip the vegetables and use chopped olives; skip the tuna all together and use cream cheese and olives or sauteed peppers (green and/or red), and skip the smoked paprika, if desired. This looks great for the holidays topped with a very small piece of broccoli.
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