Avocado-Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes

There is one other recipe on zaar but with different spices. We really like this recipe, not only does it taste great, it looks beautiful on a platter. I have never had any leftovers when making these for a get together.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 36 appetizers

Ingredients

• 36  cherry tomatoes
• 1  ripe avocado, pitted, peeles and cut into chunks
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1  dash garlic powder
•  fresh cilantro, if desired (optional)

Directions

1. Cut top off each cherry tomato.
2. Scoop out tomatoes with melon baller, leaving enough for a firm shell.
3. Cut small slice from bottom so tomatoes stand upright.
4. Place remaining ingredients except cilantro in blender.
5. Cover and blend until smooth.
6. Carefully spoon 1 teaspoons avocado mixture into each tomato.
7. Garnish with cilantro.