SMOKED HERB STUFFED TOMATOES

Jason Glover

Servings

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Calories

128

These Smoked Herb Stuffed Tomatoes make a delightful appetizer and are bursting with the flavor of fresh herbs. I smoked them to add extra flavor but they taste great baked in the oven as well!

SMOKED HERB STUFFED TOMATOES

Ingredients

  • 4 medium, ripe but firm tomatoes

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 12 black olives, pitted and roughly chopped

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • ¼ cup panko bread crumbs

  • 2 tbsp chopped oregano

  • 3 tbsp chopped parsley

  • 1 tbsp chopped mint

  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro

  • 1 ½ tbsp chopped capers

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Directions

  1. Preheat smoker or oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Trim about 3/8" from the top of each tomato and discard. Use a spoon or melon baller to carefully remove the seeds and most of the flesh from the tomato, leaving a clean shell. Lightly salt the inside of the tomatoes and place upside down in a colander to drain off some moisture.
  3. Heat 1/2 tbsp of the olive oil in a medium pan over low heat and sauté the onion, garlic, and olives for about 5-6 minutes, until the onion is softened. Remove from heat and stir in the panko, herbs, and capers. Season with black pepper and add a pinch of salt, if desired.
  4. Dry the insides of the tomatoes with paper towels then fill with the herb stuffing, pressing down gently as you go. Create a nice dome of stuffing on the top.
  5. Place the tomatoes in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened.
  7. Great when served hot or warm. Enjoy!