The Jewish Cookbook

Goat Cheese + Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes (D)
Thursday, 12.17.2009, 08:03am (GMT)

Recipe Ingredients:

  • 8 large ripe tomatoes
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup + 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped shallots
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup goat cheese
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 tsp. minced fresh basil
  • 2 tsp. minced fresh tarragon

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice tops off tomatoes and set aside; scoop out insides and place pulp in a large bowl.

Sprinkle cavities of tomatoes lightly with salt and place tomatoes cut side down on paper towels; drain for 15 minutes.

Sauté shallots and garlic in 2 Tbsp. oil until soft but not browned.

Place in bowl with tomato pulp and crumble in goat cheese. Add quinoa, herbs and 1/4 cup oil and mix until combined.
Fill tomatoes with mixture and replace tops.

Bake in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish for 30 minutes. Serve on a bed of greens.

Serves 8