Quinoa Stuffed Tomatoes

SavvyMom July 4, 2016
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Quinoa Stuffed Field Tomatoes

Stuff this delicious quinoa salad into a juicy seasonal field tomato and you’ll be handing out the recipe as they leave the house.

You’ll Need

  • 6–8 ripe smaller field, vine or Roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water or chicken stock
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup of corn off the cob
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ red pepper, chopped
  • ½ orange pepper, chopped
  • ½ yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 green onion, diced
  • ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Prep and Cook

  • 1
    Using a tomato knife, slice the top off of each tomato.
  • 2
    Scoop out the pulp and seeds and turn tomatoes upside down to drain on a paper towel until ready to use.
  • 3
    In a strainer, rinse quinoa under running water and drain thoroughly.
  • 4
    Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan.
  • 5
    Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  • 6
    Uncover, fluff with a fork and cool to room temp.
  • 7
    In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
  • 8
    Add quinoa to the dressing and then stir in fresh mint, cilantro, corn, black beans, peppers, onions and cheese.
  • 9
    Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 10
    Spoon quinoa salad into the tomatoes and serve as an appetizer or side dish.

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Category: entertaining


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