B L T Stuffed Tomatoes
Transform your favorite classic sandwich into a fresh and flavorful appetizer with these BLT Stuffed Tomatoes. Juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes are hollowed out and filled with a creamy, savory mixture of crispy bacon, shredded lettuce, and mayonnaise, seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt, pepper, and optional green onions. This no-fuss recipe is ready in just 25 minutes, making it the perfect quick side dish or starter for any gathering. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added flavor. These stuffed tomatoes are a low-carb twist on the traditional BLT, packed with all the smoky, crunchy, and tangy goodness you love—ideal for summer entertaining or a refreshing light meal year-round.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large tomatoes
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons green onions (optional, finely chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, chopped)
Instructions
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Drain the bacon on a paper towel-lined plate and crumble it into small pieces once it cools.
While the bacon is cooking, prepare the tomatoes. Slice off the top of each tomato and gently scoop out the seeds and pulp using a spoon, being careful not to pierce the tomato skin. Discard the seeds and pulp, or save them for another recipe.
Lightly sprinkle the inside of the hollowed-out tomatoes with a pinch of salt. Turn the tomatoes upside down on a plate lined with paper towels to help them drain any excess moisture while you prepare the filling.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, shredded lettuce, mayonnaise, green onions (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Gently pat the inside of the tomatoes dry if they are still damp. Spoon the bacon-lettuce mixture into each hollowed-out tomato, packing it loosely to maintain the light, fluffy texture.
Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color and flavor.
Serve immediately as a side dish, appetizer, or light meal. Enjoy your flavorful BLT Stuffed Tomatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.0 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1412 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.9 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
