Stuffed Tomatoes with Pecorino

Stuffed Tomatoes with Pecorino

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Stuffed tomatoes with pecorino are a tasty appetizer typical of Italian cuisine. The tomatoes are hollowed out and then filled with a mix of sweet and spicy pecorino cheese, flavored with oregano. They are then baked until the cheese melts and becomes golden. They are perfect to serve either hot or cold.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 10 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Tomatoes8
  • Sweet pecorino cheese200g
  • Spicy pecorino cheese100g
  • Oregano
    Oregano1pinch
  • Olive Oil
    Olive oil3tablespoons
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepper1pinch

Purchasable products

  • Dried Pantelleria Oregano 30g

    Dried Pantelleria Oregano 30g

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    £ 4.00
  • Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

    Primo Dop Monti Iblei Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

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    £ 19.23

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 9

    Wash the tomatoes and cut off the top

  2. STEP 2 OF 9

    Scoop out the pulp with a spoon, salt them, and turn them upside down to drain the water

  3. STEP 3 OF 9

    Leave them like this for half an hour

  4. STEP 4 OF 9

    Meanwhile, crumble the sweet pecorino and grate the spicy one

  5. STEP 5 OF 9

    Combine both in a bowl and mix with three tablespoons of oil

  6. STEP 6 OF 9

    Add a generous pinch of oregano, a pinch of pepper, and taste to adjust the salt if necessary

  7. STEP 7 OF 9

    Fill the tomatoes with this mixture

  8. STEP 8 OF 9

    Place them in an oiled baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 20 minutes

  9. STEP 9 OF 9

    Serve the tomatoes almost warm

Suggestions

  • Knife

  • Spoon

  • Cutting Board

  • Oven

General Information

Storage notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days

More information

Traditional dishes of Italian cuisine

Origin

Italia

Analysis

Lifestyles
Intolerances and allergies

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)144.39
Carbohydrates (g)2.74
of which Sugars (g)2.74
Fat (g)10.92
of which Saturates (g)5.04
Protein (g)8.51
Fiber (g)0.81
Sale (g)0.51
  • Proteins
    8.51g·37%
  • Carbohydrates
    2.74g·12%
  • Fats
    10.92g·48%
  • Fibers
    0.81g·4%