Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Appetizers (Gluten Free)

Ingredients:

For the Tomatoes:
• 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
For the Creamy Topping:
• Remaing tuna, from above
• 4 oz. gluten free cream cheese (Philadelphia brand) (or less mayonnaise for dairy-free)
• Smoked paprika

Instructions:

To Make the Filling:
1. 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.
To Make the Creamed Filling:
2. 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.
3. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

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