Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes

Grilled Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients

• 6 large tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil leaves
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups cooked orzo
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Instructions :
Preheat the grill to medium heat.

Cut the tomatoes and core them, removing all the seeds and juice.

In a medium bowl add the onions, basil, and goat cheese. Mix and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add cooked orzo and combine. Stuff the tomatoes with the mixture. Drizzle olive oil over the tomatoes. Top the tomatoes with the Parmesan.

Place the tomatoes directly on the grill with the cover closed and cook for 10 minutes. The juices will begin to run. Remove from grill and place on platter.

Herb Stuffed Tomatoes

Herb Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients

• 5 beefsteak tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 3/4 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
• 1 cup grated provolone
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions :
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Cut the tomatoes in half, horizontally. Use a small spoon to gently hollow out the inside of the tomatoes, discarding the seeds and reserving the pulp and being careful not to puncture the outer shell. Chop the reserved pulp and put in a medium bowl. Add the parsley, bread crumbs, cheese, and pepper and mix gently to combine. Place the tomato halves in a buttered casserole dish, and fill with the bread crumb mixture. Drizzle the top of the tomatoes with olive oil. Bake until the tops are browned, about 20 minutes...enjoy it !