Fresh Pesto Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbs lightly toasted pine nuts Trader Joes has them pre-toasted
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- In a food processor, chop the garlic. Add the basil, pine nuts, salt, pepper and olive oil and process until smooth and creamy. Add the Parmesan, and pulse until well combined.
- Cut thin slices from the tops of the cherry tomatoes. Use a grapefruit spoon or small spoon to scoop the seeds and flesh from the center of each tomato. Place them, cut side down, on a rack to drain for 10 minutes. Fill with the pesto, arrange on a plate and serve. Refrigerate or freeze any leftover pesto.