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Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes
This version of Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes is a testament to the Mediterranean diet, emphasizing fresh ingredients, healthy fats, and lean protein. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner, it combines the rich flavors of the sea with the freshness of garden vegetables.
30 min4 servingsmediterraneanmain course
ketogenic
pescetarian
paleo
primal
whole30
mediterranean
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
Calories84
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 347mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1g3%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g6%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.52mg3%
Potassium 91mg2%
Vitamin C 3mg3%
Vitamin E 0.78mg5%
Vitamin K 0.98mcg1%
Magnesium 13mg3%
Zinc 0.34mg3%
Estimated nutrition — not all ingredients could be calculated.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Ingredients
- 4 whole tomatoes
- 200 grams tuna
- 1 small red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 2 tablespoons basil
- 1 tablespoon black olives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
Instructions
- 1Slice the tops off the tomatoes and carefully hollow out the insides, reserving the pulp for another use.
- 2In a mixing bowl, flake the tuna with a fork and combine with finely chopped red onion, capers, chopped basil, and sliced black olives.
- 3Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture. Stir to combine.
- 4Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- 5Spoon the tuna mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes.
- 6Garnish the top of each tomato with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
- 7Chill the stuffed tomatoes in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- 8Serve the tuna stuffed tomatoes as a refreshing and nutritious main course.
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