Cottage Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Bright, refreshing, and unbelievably simple, Cottage Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes are the perfect dish to elevate any meal or serve as a healthy appetizer. This vibrant recipe combines the creamy richness of cottage cheese with the herby freshness of parsley, basil, and green onions, all heightened by a zing of lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil. Hollowed-out ripe tomatoes act as naturally juicy bowls, holding the flavorful filling for a presentation as delightful as the taste. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this low-carb, protein-packed recipe is a light yet satisfying option for summer gatherings, quick lunches, or snack platters. Serve them chilled for a refreshing bite or at room temperature for ultimate flavor absorption. Whatever the occasion, these stuffed tomatoes are destined to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large tomatoes
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 2 stalks green onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
Wash the tomatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Slice the tops off of each tomato and use a small spoon or melon baller to carefully hollow out the insides. Be sure not to pierce the outer skin. Set the tomato shells aside, and discard the pulp or save it for another recipe.
Finely chop the fresh parsley, basil, and green onions.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, chopped parsley, basil, green onion, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Mix until the ingredients are well incorporated and creamy.
Fill each hollowed tomato with the cottage cheese mixture, packing it in gently but without overfilling.
Arrange the stuffed tomatoes on a serving plate. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes if you prefer them chilled, or serve immediately at room temperature.
Garnish with additional chopped herbs if desired, and enjoy your Cottage Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.4 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1716 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.2 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.2 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 227 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 2039 mg | 43% | |
*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.
