Description
Tuna-Stuffed Baked Tomatoes are a delicious and healthy dish featuring ripe tomatoes filled with a flavorful tuna mixture, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 can (5 ounces) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the tomatoes and gently scoop out the insides using a spoon, being careful not to break the outer walls. Set the hollowed tomatoes aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the tuna mixture into the hollowed tomatoes, packing it in gently.
- Place the stuffed tomatoes in a baking dish and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of each tomato.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a few dashes of hot sauce to the tuna mixture.
- You can substitute the tuna with canned chicken or chickpeas for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed tomato
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg