Recipe
A delightful appetizer featuring cherry tomatoes filled with a savory tuna and caper mixture, perfect for any gathering.
| • | cherry tomatoes |
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| • | tuna in olive oil |
| • | mayonnaise |
| • | capers |
| • | flat leaf Italian parsley |
| • | salt and pepper |
| 1. | Begin by washing the cherry tomatoes and delicately slicing off the tops. |
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| 2. | Using a paring knife, carefully core the cherry tomatoes and remove the seeds and pulp using a small spoon. |
| 3. | Place the hollowed tomatoes upside down on a baking tray to allow the juices to drain. |
| 4. | Dice the tomato pulp and combine it with the juices and seeds in a bowl. |
| 5. | Drain the tuna and fold it into the tomato mixture, using between 1 and 2 cans of tuna per pint of cherry tomatoes. |
| 6. | Adjust the creaminess by adding mayonnaise to your desired level. |
| 7. | Briefly rinse a handful of capers and finely dice them before adding them to the mixture. Adjust the amount based on your preference. |
| 8. | Finely chop flat leaf parsley and mix it into the filling. |
| 9. | Season with salt and pepper according to taste. |
| 10. | Carefully stuff each cherry tomato with the tuna mixture, ensuring not to damage the tomato walls. |
| 11. | For an optional touch, garnish each stuffed tomato with a small dollop of mayonnaise. |
Published on Jul 18, 2024 by Luminița