Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Feta, Olives and Pinenuts

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Roasted stuffed tomatoes work best with the firm, dry Italian plum (often called Roma) tomato. Salt the tomato shells, then let sit upside down for 30 minutes to drain off excess liquid before stuffing.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 medium plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise and seeded

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • ½ cup pinenuts

  • 2 cups crumbled feta cheese

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese

  • cup coarsely chopped kalamata olives

  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Sprinkle tomatoes with salt and turn, cut side down, to drain for 30 minutes on a wire rack set over a cookie sheet with a rim. Meanwhile, warm a small skillet over low heat. Add pinenuts; saute, stirring constantly until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

  2. Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Mix feta, cream cheese, olives, pinenuts and oregano in a medium bowl. Turn tomatoes cut side up and fill with about 2 Tbs. of the feta mixture.

  3. Bake until tomatoes are soft but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with oil. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

Tips

Copyright 2006 USA WEEKEND and columnist Pam Anderson. All rights reserved.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176 Calories
15g Fat
5g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 668mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
Vitamin C 8mg 41%
Calcium 143mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 209mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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