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Quinoa & Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

These Quinoa & Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes make a great healthy appetizer or side dish.  Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan Option
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 133kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 medium tomatoes
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese or cashew ricotta
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh chives chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Slice the tops off your tomatoes and scoop the pulp out of the centers. Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes well with salt and turn cut side down on a paper towel.
  • Remove the seeds and chop remaining pulp. Combine pulp with ricotta, cooked quinoa, corn, carrots, red onion, chives, garlic, hot sauce and salt.
  • Place tomatoes cut side up on a baking sheet. Roast for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Lower heat to 350 degrees.
  • Divide filling between tomatoes and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Servings 8, Calories 121, Fat 4g, Carbohydrates 15.5g, Protein 7.4g, Cholesterol 12mg, Sodium 248mg, Fiber 2.7g, Sugars 4.3g, WW Pts 2

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2560IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 1mg