Name: Heart Healthy Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 4 oz crumbled feta cheese; 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp balsamic vinegar; 1 small shallot, minced; 1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano; Black pepper to taste; 1 lb large cherry tomatoes; 1/2 oz pitted Kalamata olives (about 6), chopped; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or basil

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy | Gluten Free | Diabetic | Mediterranean | Vegetarian

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

These healthy cherry tomato bites are stuffed with crumbled feta, fresh herbs and chopped olives that creates one-of-a-kind flavor. This easy finger food comes in at under 50 calories per serving.

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings

12

Calories

46

Ingredients

Recipe yields 12 servings

4 oz crumbled feta cheese

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tsp balsamic vinegar

1 small shallot, minced

1/2 tsp chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp dried oregano

Black pepper to taste

1 lb large cherry tomatoes

1/2 oz pitted Kalamata olives (about 6), chopped

1 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme or basil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, toss feta, oil, balsamic vinegar, shallot, oregano, and black pepper. Allow to marinate for 1 hour.
Step 2

Cut tops off tomatoes (about 1/4 of the tomato). With a paring knife, scoop out tomato pulp, being careful not to puncture the tomatoes.
Step 3

With a small spoon, fill the tomatoes with the cheese mixture and top with the olives. Garnish with chopped fresh thyme before serving. Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

2 stuffed tomatoes

46

Calories

2

g

Fat

0

mg

Cholesterol

124

mg

Sodium

2

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

0

g

Fiber

4

g

Protein

Heart Healthy Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

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