Red Lentil and Goat Cheese Stuffed Tomatoes
Looking for new ways to add garden-fresh tomatoes to your meals? Look no further. In this recipe, juicy tomatoes are stuffed with nutritious lentils and creamy goat cheese. Serve these with a side of fluffy quinoa or brown rice for a fresh and hearty plant-based meal.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
- Slice the top off of each tomato.
- Using a knife and spoon, cut and scoop out half of the flesh inside of the tomato. Place it into a medium bowl.
- To the bowl with the tomato, add the cooked lentils, garlic, onion, basil, salt, pepper, and goat cheese. Stir until well combined.
- Spoon the filling into the scooped-out cavity of each of the tomatoes, then top each one with ½ tablespoon of shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the tomatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket and bake for 15 minutes.
COOKING TIP:
You may be able to find precooked lentils at your grocery store. If not, they're easy to prepare on the stove. Place ½ cup lentils and 1 cup water into small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 20 minutes uncovered, stirring every 5 minutes. Drain any excess liquid before using in this recipe.
PER SERVING: Calories: 138; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Protein: 9g; Total Carbohydrates: 11g; Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Cholesterol: 15mg