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
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