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Pesto White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Pesto White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes

Luscious, sun-ripened tomatoes hollowed out and filled with a creamy, dreamy mixture of white beans and vibrant, fragrant pesto. An effortlessly elegant appetizer, a light and satisfying lunch, or a standout side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 16-ounce / 450g (15.9 oz) can white beans, Great Northern or navy, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) Pesto, homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 teaspoon (20 ml / 0.7 fl oz) salt, or to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 medium red onion, minced, plus 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) for garnish
  • 1/2 celery rib, minced
  • 4 large ripe tomatoes
  • For the best flavor, remove the stuffed tomatoes from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. Cold temperatures can dull the taste of fresh tomatoes.
  • Gently mash about a quarter of the white beans with a fork before mixing. This creates a creamier texture that holds together beautifully inside the tomato.
  • Choose firm, ripe tomatoes like Beefsteak or heirloom varieties. They are sturdy, easy to hollow out, and provide the best flavor base for the pesto filling.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the drained and rinsed white beans, pesto, salt, pepper, 1/2 minced red onion, and minced celery.
  2. Mix gently until the beans are well-coated.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Prep the Tomatoes: While the filling chills, slice about 1/2 inch off the top of each tomato.
  6. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a hollow shell. Invert the tomato shells on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess liquid.
  7. Stuff and Serve: Once chilled, spoon the bean mixture evenly into each hollowed-out tomato.
  8. Garnish with the remaining 1 tablespoon (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) of minced red onion and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 10g

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