Stuffed roasted tomatoes with goats’ cheese and mini mozzarella
This refreshing veggie dish makes a great starter or BBQ accompaniment and, in our opinion, it's best enjoyed al fresco!
Ingredients
- Beef tomatoes 6
- Walnuts 2 tbsp, crushed
- Goat's cheese 180g, rind removed and crumbled
- Galbani mini mozzarella 150g
- Thick slices of white bread 6
- Fresh basil 2 tbsp, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Method
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 190?C/375?F/Gas Mark 5. With the help of a sharp knife cut a thin slice from the bottom of each tomato and discard.
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Step 2
Cut the top of each tomato and reserve, then using a teaspoon, carefully scoop out the seeds and most of the pulp and discard keeping the tomato shells whole.
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Step 3
In a bowl, mix together the mozzarella, walnuts, goat?s cheese and basil. Season with salt and pepper and spoon into the tomato shells, making sure there are 3 mini mozzarellas per tomato.
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Step 4
With the help of an 8cm round pastry cutter, stamp out 6 rounds from the bread slices and toast on both sides.
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Step 5
Once ready, place the bread in a single layer in a lightly oiled ovenproof dish.
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Step 6
Place the tomatoes on top of each toasted piece of bread and cook in the middle of the oven for about 15-20 minutes until the cheese mixture looks melted and golden.
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Step 7
Serve immediately with a little drizzle of extra virgin olive oil on top.