Crab and Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Lovely luncheon fair. Adapted from Southern Living."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 medium tomatoes
• 1 medium avocado, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained, flaked, and picked over
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
• 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• lettuce leaf

directions

1. Slice the tops from the tomatoes; scoop out the pulp and leave shells intact; discard pulp.
2. Put tomato shells upside down on paper towels to drain.
3. In a mixing bowl, add avocado, crabmeat, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
4. Add the eggs, bacon, onion, parsley, pepper, and mayonnaise; stir to combine.
5. Season to taste with salt and more pepper if desired.
6. Spoon mixture into tomato shells.
7. Serve on lettuce leaves.

Reviews

[kbwatercolors]

These were so good!! We loved them, they are so light and delicate tasting and delicious. I will definitely keep this one!

 

[seddiafoster]

I loved stuffed tomatoes. For some reason, I think of them as dainty lady food that would be served in a tea room or something. These turned out perfect. The crab and avocado salad was lightly seasoned to my liking. Had a nice appealing look to them as well. Thanks, Seddi.