Quinoa and Pea Stuffed Tomatoes

Name: Quinoa and Pea Stuffed Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Quinoa (rinsed); 1 clove Garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp Thyme (fresh, chopped); 1 cup Vegetable Broth; 1 cup Green Peas; 8 Tomatoes (vine ripened); Pinch salt and pepper; 1/4 cup Goat cheese (crumbled); 1 tbsp Parsley (fresh, chopped)

Aug 16, 2016

Quinoa and Pea Stuffed Tomatoes

Refreshing and perfect for sharing at a summer picnic these stuffed tomatoes bring a new twist to your quinoa salad.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Appetizers, Just for Kids, Side Dishes, Snack

Servings portions

Calories 70 kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup Quinoa rinsed
1 clove Garlic minced
1/2 tsp Thyme fresh, chopped
1 cup Vegetable Broth
1 cup Green Peas
8 Tomatoes vine ripened
Pinch salt and pepper
1/4 cup Goat cheese crumbled
1 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped

Instructions

In a saucepan, combine quinoa, garlic, thyme and broth. Bring to a simmer; cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Stir in peas; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut top 1/2 inch (2 cm) off tomatoes and hollow out centres. Discard seeds and pulp or reserve for another use. Sprinkle inside of tomatoes with salt and pepper.
Fill each tomato with quinoa and pea mixture. Nestle in small oiled casserole dish. Sprinkle each with goat cheese and parsley.
Enjoy as is or alternatively, cover lightly and bake in 350 F (180 C) oven for about 15 minutes or until tomatoes start to split.

Notes

Recipe developed by Emily Richards

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 1gSodium: 25mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 28.9mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.1mg

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