Name: SMOKED HERB STUFFED TOMATOES
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
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; Baking dish; Cutting board; Knife; Smoker; Colander; Medium pan

SMOKED HERB STUFFED TOMATOES

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!

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

40 minutes

Calories

128

Author

Jason Glover

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

Tools

Directions

Preheat smoker or oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a baking dish.
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.
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.
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.
Place the tomatoes in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
Bake for 35-45 minutes, until the tomatoes have softened.
Great when served hot or warm. Enjoy!