Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 whole tomatoes
• 200 grams tuna
• 1 small red onion
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons basil
• 1 tablespoon black olives
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley

Instructions

1. 1Slice the tops off the tomatoes and carefully hollow out the insides, reserving the pulp for another use.
2. 2In a mixing bowl, flake the tuna with a fork and combine with finely chopped red onion, capers, chopped basil, and sliced black olives.
3. 3Add lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the tuna mixture. Stir to combine.
4. 4Taste the filling and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
5. 5Spoon the tuna mixture into the hollowed-out tomatoes.
6. 6Garnish the top of each tomato with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
7. 7Chill the stuffed tomatoes in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
8. 8Serve the tuna stuffed tomatoes as a refreshing and nutritious main course.