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Cherry Tomato Scoops

Scoop the competition with these tasty, cream-cheese stuffed tomatoes. These pretty little appetizers are perfect for holiday parties, and because they're low on calories, you won't feel guilty going back for seconds.
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Course Cold Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1129.04 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup(s) (one pint) cherry tomatoes
  • 3 ounce(s) fat free cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup(s) roasted sunflower seeds
  • 3/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 333/1000 cup(s) fresh basil, shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

Instructions
 

  • Wash and pat dry cherry tomatoes.
  • Cut 1/4 inch off top of each tomato.
  • Scoop out pulp.
  • Drain tomatoes upside down on paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Combine with Parmesan, sunflower seeds, parsley, basil and garlic.
  • Mix well.
  • Spoon cream cheese mixture into tomatoes.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Do not prepare too far in advance - the basil tends to become bitter.

Nutrition

Calories: 1129.04kcalCarbohydrates: 57.47gProtein: 34.6gFat: 89.8gSaturated Fat: 24.49gCholesterol: 113.54mgSodium: 784.03mgFiber: 15.08gSugar: 47.07g
Keyword Healthy Bytes, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Tomato
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