Tomates farcies au thon et au fromage frais
A delightful dish of fresh tomatoes stuffed with a creamy tuna and cheese filling, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12 medium-sized tomatoes
- 1 large can of tuna, drained
- 300 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- Chives, fresh, finely chopped
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, mix the drained tuna and softened cream cheese until well combined.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the finely chopped shallot and chives. Season with black pepper.
- Prep the tomatoes: Slice the tops off the tomatoes and carefully scoop out the insides.
- Fill the tomatoes: Spoon the tuna and cream cheese mixture into each tomato, pressing gently.
- Serve: Plate the stuffed tomatoes and enjoy right away or refrigerate for an hour to chill.
Notes
Choose ripe tomatoes and let the cream cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing. Garnish with extra chives for added freshness.