Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
45 min.
20
26kcal

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Looking for a delightful and healthy side dish that will impress your guests? Look no further than these delicious Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes! Perfectly gluten-free and bursting with flavor, these bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create a dish that serves up to 20 people, making it ideal for gatherings, parties, or family dinners.

Each cherry tomato is carefully hollowed out and filled with a creamy mixture of light cream cheese, Canadian bacon, and zesty ranch dressing, enhanced with a hint of garlic and green onions. The combination of flavors is simply irresistible, and at only 26 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. The creamy filling contrasts beautifully with the fresh, juicy tomatoes, creating a perfect balance of taste and texture.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or a cozy indoor gathering, these Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes are sure to be a hit. They can be garnished with fresh parsley for an extra touch of elegance, making them not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your friends and family with this delightful side dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • ounce canadian bacon finely chopped
  • 20 large cherry tomatoes 
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • tablespoons green onions minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper white
  • 0.1 teaspoon hot sauce 
  • 0.5 cup cream cheese light softened
  • tablespoons ranch dressing reduced-fat

Equipment

  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Cut top off each tomato; carefully scoop out pulp. Reserve pulp for another use. Invert tomato shells onto paper towels; let drain 30 minutes.
  2. Combine cream cheese and dressing, stirring well.
  3. Add Canadian bacon and next 4 ingredients; stir. Spoon mixture evenly into tomato shells, or pipe into shells using a decorating bag fitted with a large round tip.
  4. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
  5. carbo rating: 1

Nutrition Facts

Calories26kcal
Protein18.74%
Fat60.39%
Carbs20.87%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.85
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5130434710047%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:26.45kcal
1.32%
Fat:1.8g
2.78%
Saturated Fat:0.72g
4.48%
Carbohydrates:1.4g
0.47%
Net Carbohydrates:1.25g
0.46%
Sugar:0.86g
0.96%
Cholesterol:5.05mg
1.68%
Sodium:63.37mg
2.76%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.26g
2.52%
Vitamin C:4.07mg
4.93%
Vitamin K:4.42µg
4.21%
Vitamin A:125.83IU
2.52%
Phosphorus:24.02mg
2.4%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.04%
Potassium:65.35mg
1.87%
Selenium:1.1µg
1.57%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.43%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.4%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.28%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.28%
Calcium:12.13mg
1.21%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.13%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.04%
Folate:4.11µg
1.03%
Source:My Recipes