Not only is the tomato a superstar in cooking, it also ranks as one of the highest vegetables in nutrients. For example, one cup of cherry tomatoes provides 32 percent of your daily Vitamin C requirements and 25 percent of Vitamin A. It also promotes healthy hearts in that it reduces the tendency of the blood to form clots and helps promote healthy cholestrol levels. It is also proving to be a potent hedge against many cancers. They are low in calories and an excellent source of fibre, so overall, you’ve got a winner in this beautiful fruit.
Here’s a simple recipe to help you include tomatoes in your diet. Maybe it will convince the last holdout in your household to jump on the bandwagon.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella and Basil
Ingredients
Vinaigrette
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves (from 1 large bunch)
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Sherry wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Salad
6 medium tomatoes with stems still attached
2 7-ounce balls fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh basil
6 fresh basil leaves
Preparation
For vinaigrette:
Blend all ingredients in blender until basil is very finely chopped and vinaigrette is thick; season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
For salad:
Cut small skin-deep X on end opposite stem of each tomato. Drop tomatoes into saucepan of boiling water; cook 30 seconds. Using slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to plate. Starting at X, peel skin off tomatoes. Cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch off end opposite stem of each tomato. Using small spoon, scoop out insides of tomatoes, leaving shells intact. Mix cubed mozzarella cheese and chopped basil in medium bowl. Divide cheese mixture among tomato shells, packing gently. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover tomatoes and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
Invert 1 filled tomato on each plate. Pour vinaigrette into 6 shot glasses. Place 1 shot glass next to each tomato. Garnish each tomato with basil leaf.
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